Waterford, California vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 20.2% cheaper than Waterford, California.

You would need a salary of $40 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Waterford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Columbia
than in Waterford, California
Waterford, CA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Waterford, 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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