Houston, Texas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 6.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $94,031 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Columbia
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Houston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower