Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 13.7% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $85,253 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Columbia
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Scranton, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower