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


The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 31.7% more expensive than Watseka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,754 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Watseka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Watseka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Columbia
than in Watseka, Illinois
Watseka, IL vs Columbia, MO
Compared to Watseka, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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