New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 11.6% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,193 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Columbia
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to New Orleans, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% lower
      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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher