Murray, Kentucky vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 16.8% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $233,550 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Columbia
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Murray, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher