City Intelligence
Columbia, MO
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Columbia.
COL Index
89
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,100
Home price
$230,000
Population
124,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Columbia.
Affordability
45/100
Moderate
45
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
60/100
Moderate
60
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Columbia
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $212,700 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $160,200 | 99 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $160,200 | 99 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $155,800 | 97 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $146,900 | 93 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $142,400 | 91 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $142,400 | 91 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $129,100 | 85 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $124,600 | 83 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $124,600 | 83 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Columbia has the local purchasing power of approximately $112,400 in a national-average city.