Lubbock, Texas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 11.3% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,766 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Columbia
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Lubbock, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher