Columbia, Missouri vs. Oberlin, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oberlin, Ohio is 14.1% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $77,272 in Oberlin, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oberlin, Ohio is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Oberlin
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Oberlin, OH
Compared to Columbia, Oberlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher