Columbia, Missouri vs. Murray, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murray, Kentucky is 14.4% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $42,817 in Murray, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murray, Kentucky is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Murray
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Murray, KY
Compared to Columbia, Murray is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower