What is a pro or con of living in Johnston, Rhode Islandcompared to Columbia, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Johnston.

What salary do I need to live in Johnston, Rhode Island copmared to Columbia, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, Missouri should increase to $60,301 in Johnston, Rhode Island (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. JOHNSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Missouri vs. Johnston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Rhode Island is 20.6% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $60,301 in Johnston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Johnston, Rhode Island is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Johnston
than in Columbia, Missouri

Columbia, MO vs. Johnston, RI

Compared to Columbia, Johnston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

18.8% higher

Commute

42.1% higher

Health

30.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

24.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Missouri vs. Johnston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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