What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Missouricompared to Poplar Bluff, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Missouri copmared to Poplar Bluff, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri should increase to $61,507 in Columbia, Missouri (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.

POPLAR BLUFF vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Poplar Bluff, Missouri vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 23.0% more expensive than Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $61,507 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Poplar Bluff, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Columbia
than in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Poplar Bluff, MO vs. Columbia, MO

Compared to Poplar Bluff, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

26.4% higher

Health

3.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Poplar Bluff, Missouri vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Poplar Bluff, MO vs. Columbia, MO

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