What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Missouricompared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Missouri copmared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Reading, Pennsylvania should increase to $50,280 in Columbia, Missouri (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.

READING vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 0.6% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,280 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Columbia
than in Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading, PA vs. Columbia, MO

Compared to Reading, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

222.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

25.6% lower

Health

8.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Reading, PA vs. Columbia, MO

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