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


The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 28.1% more expensive than Lincoln, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,112 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Lincoln, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Columbia
than in Lincoln, Illinois
Lincoln, IL vs Columbia, MO
Compared to Lincoln, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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