St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 8.9% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $51,913 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Columbia
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to St. Paul, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  64.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower