Houston, Missouri vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $60,758 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Houston, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Columbia
than in Houston, Missouri
Houston, MO vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Houston, 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher