Columbia, Missouri vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 17.3% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $58,630 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Homer
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Columbia, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher