Columbia, Tennessee vs. Owensboro, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owensboro, Kentucky is 18.2% cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $69,490 in Owensboro, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owensboro, Kentucky is cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Owensboro
than in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, TN vs. Owensboro, KY
Compared to Columbia, Owensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher