Troy, Missouri vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 2.3% cheaper than Troy, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $48,857 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Troy, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Columbia
than in Troy, Missouri
Troy, MO vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Troy, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher