Lebanon, Missouri vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 25.6% more expensive than Lebanon, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $62,797 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lebanon, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Lebanon, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Columbia
than in Lebanon, Missouri
Lebanon, MO vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Lebanon, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher