Columbus, Ohio vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 3.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $103,935 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Columbia
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Columbus, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher