Lake Jackson, Texas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 5.0% more expensive than Lake Jackson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,515 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Lake Jackson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Columbia
than in Lake Jackson, Texas
Lake Jackson, TX vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Lake Jackson, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher