Columbia, Missouri vs. Port Lavaca, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Lavaca, Texas is 14.1% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $42,929 in Port Lavaca, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Lavaca, Texas is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Port Lavaca
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Port Lavaca, TX
Compared to Columbia, Port Lavaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower