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


The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is 1.3% more expensive than Festus, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $75,999 in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Festus, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is more expensive than Festus, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Columbia
than in Festus, Missouri
Festus, MO vs Columbia, IL
Compared to Festus, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% higher
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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