Detroit, Michigan vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 1.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,620 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Columbia
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Detroit, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  58.6% lower
  Health
  52.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher