College Station, Texas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 1.5% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,102 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% more expensive in Columbia
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to College Station, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher