Cost of Living Calculator - Owensboro, Kentucky vs Columbia, Missouri


The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 12.0% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $55,985 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Columbia
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs Columbia, MO
Compared to Owensboro, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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