Freeport, Illinois vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 27.6% more expensive than Freeport, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,778 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Freeport, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Freeport, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Columbia
than in Freeport, Illinois
Freeport, IL vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Freeport, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher