Somerset, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 16.8% cheaper than Somerset, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,096 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Somerset, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Columbia
than in Somerset, Massachusetts
Somerset, MA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Somerset, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  40.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower