Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 5.8% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $37,020 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Columbia
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Indianapolis, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher