What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Missouricompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Missouri copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $100,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $104,662 in Columbia, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND FORKS vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 4.7% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $104,662 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Columbia
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Columbia, MO

Compared to Grand Forks, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

8.5% higher

Health

15.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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