Washington, District of Columbia vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 40.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $40,547 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Columbia
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Washington, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower