Columbia, MO vs St. Peters, MO

Columbia is moderately more affordable than St. Peters, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Columbia scores 86 compared to 93 for St. Peters, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Peters can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Columbia is $1,067/month compared to $1,291/month in St. Peters — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Columbia has cheaper rent, St. Peters actually has lower median home values ($252,800 vs $268,300).

Median household income in Columbia is $64,488 compared to $89,827 in St. Peters (-28.2%). While St. Peters is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Columbia spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in St. Peters.