Palo Alto, California vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 79.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $41,497 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Columbia
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Palo Alto, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.3% 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
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower