What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Missouricompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Missouri copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $42,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $30,614 in Columbia, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 27.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,614 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Columbia
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Columbia, MO

Compared to Bellingham, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.5% higher

Commute

10.0% lower

Health

28.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. Columbia, MO

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