Columbia, Missouri vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 1.4% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $147,829 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
19% cheaper in College Station
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Columbia, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower