Ashland, Missouri vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 2.6% cheaper than Ashland, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $63,308 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Ashland, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Columbia
than in Ashland, Missouri
Ashland, MO vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Ashland, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher