Columbia, Missouri vs. Skowhegan, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skowhegan, Maine is 13.7% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,152 in Skowhegan, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skowhegan, Maine is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Skowhegan
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Skowhegan, ME
Compared to Columbia, Skowhegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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