Tempe, Arizona vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 20.2% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $133,185 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Columbia
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Tempe, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower