St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 57.3% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $78,657 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Columbia
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to St. Joseph, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher