Salina, Kansas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 20.5% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $90,403 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Columbia
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Salina, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher