Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 6.7% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $53,325 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Columbia
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Appleton, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower