Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 13.2% cheaper than Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,424 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Columbia
than in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Fuquay Varina, NC vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Fuquay Varina, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher