Wichita, Kansas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 10.0% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $2,200,980 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Columbia
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Wichita, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher