What is a pro or con of living in Columbus, Mississippicompared to Niagara Falls, New York?

Childcare is 43% cheaper in Columbus.

What salary do I need to live in Columbus, Mississippi copmared to Niagara Falls, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Niagara Falls, New York could decrease to $46,144 in Columbus, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NIAGARA FALLS vs. COLUMBUS
Cost of Living Comparison

Niagara Falls, New York vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 7.7% cheaper than Niagara Falls, New York.

You would need a salary of $46,144 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Niagara Falls, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Niagara Falls, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
43% cheaper in Columbus
than in Niagara Falls, New York

Niagara Falls, NY vs. Columbus, MS

Compared to Niagara Falls, Columbus is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.3% lower

Commute

17.0% lower

Health

0.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Niagara Falls, New York vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Niagara Falls, NY vs. Columbus, MS

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