Poway, California vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 48.7% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $25,672 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Columbia
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Poway, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower