Salem, Oregon vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 12.3% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $47,355 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Columbia
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Salem, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  34.5% higher
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  Personal
  4.0% higher
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