Columbus, Ohio vs. Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is 15.5% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $42,245 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poplar Bluff, Missouri is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Poplar Bluff
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Poplar Bluff, MO
Compared to Columbus, Poplar Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher