Austin, Texas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 30.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $34,699 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Columbia
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Austin, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower