Santee, California vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 39.2% cheaper than Santee, California.

You would need a salary of $91,137 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Santee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Columbia
than in Santee, California
Santee, CA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Santee, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower