Fulton, Illinois vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 17.8% more expensive than Fulton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,386 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fulton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Fulton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Columbia
than in Fulton, Illinois
Fulton, IL vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Fulton, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower