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ST. LOUIS vs. COLUMBIA
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St. Louis, Missouri vs. Columbia, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is
10.4%
more expensive
than St. Louis, Missouri.
You would need a salary of
$82,799
in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is
more expensive
than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Columbia
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Columbia, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
10.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
3.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
77.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.9% higher
Commute
3.4% lower
Health
1.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
11.7% higher
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