What is a pro or con of living in Columbus, Mississippicompared to Independence, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 20% cheaper in Columbus.

What salary do I need to live in Columbus, Mississippi copmared to Independence, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Independence, Missouri could decrease to $43,392 in Columbus, Mississippi (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.

INDEPENDENCE vs. COLUMBUS
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Missouri vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 13.2% cheaper than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,392 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Columbus
than in Independence, Missouri

Independence, MO vs. Columbus, MS

Compared to Independence, Columbus is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

24.6% lower

Health

2.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Independence, Missouri vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Independence, MO vs. Columbus, MS

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