Columbia, Missouri vs. Kingston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, New York is 20.0% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $60,022 in Kingston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingston, New York is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% more expensive in Kingston
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Kingston, NY
Compared to Columbia, Kingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher