Tacoma, Washington vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 23.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,686 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Columbia
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Tacoma, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.4% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower