West Plains, Missouri vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 23.9% more expensive than West Plains, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $61,931 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Plains, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than West Plains, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Columbia
than in West Plains, Missouri
West Plains, MO vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to West Plains, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher