Columbia, Missouri vs. Escanaba, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escanaba, Michigan is 14.5% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $42,762 in Escanaba, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escanaba, Michigan is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Escanaba
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Escanaba, MI
Compared to Columbia, Escanaba is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower