Albany, Georgia vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 21.5% more expensive than Albany, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $60,758 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Albany, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Columbia
than in Albany, Georgia
Albany, GA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Albany, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher