Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs Columbia, Missouri


The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 27.9% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,064 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Columbia
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Columbia, MO
Compared to Elmhurst, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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