Athens, Ohio vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 13.1% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $56,549 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Columbia
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Athens, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  38.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher