Columbia, Missouri vs. Machias, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Machias, Maine is 16.3% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $62,806 in Machias, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Machias, Maine is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Machias
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Machias, ME
Compared to Columbia, Machias is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower