California, Maryland vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 12.5% cheaper than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,643 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Columbia
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to California, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  53.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower