Columbia, Missouri vs. Buena Vista, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena Vista, Virginia is 20.0% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $39,978 in Buena Vista, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena Vista, Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Buena Vista
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Buena Vista, VA
Compared to Columbia, Buena Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% lower
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower