West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 0.7% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $29,801 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
35% more expensive in Columbia
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to West Lafayette, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher