Dexter, Missouri vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 21.5% more expensive than Dexter, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $60,758 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Dexter, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Dexter, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Columbia
than in Dexter, Missouri
Dexter, MO vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Dexter, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher