Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 1.9% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $50,965 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
30% more expensive in Columbia
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher