Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Frisco is 13% more affordable than Columbia. A $75,000 salary in Columbia is equivalent to $65,341 in Frisco.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Columbia has a housing index of 172 while Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in Columbia costs $430,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Columbia versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Columbia scores 104 while Frisco scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Columbia (101) are higher than Frisco (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Columbia is $112,738 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Frisco.
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