Richmond, Virginia vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 6.6% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $24,296 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Columbia
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Richmond, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower