Paragould, Arkansas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 22.3% more expensive than Paragould, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $36,703 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Paragould, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Paragould, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Columbia
than in Paragould, Arkansas
Paragould, AR vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Paragould, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher