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Measure Columbia (MO)Missouri, United States Remove Columbia (MO)
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.5
Connector Score 7.2
Safety 5.0
Affordability 7.2
Transportation 8.5
Car-free friendliness 5.5
Walkability 4.6
Things to do 7.1
Food & dining 6.0
Places to stay 5.8
Nature & outdoors 7.5
Scenic value 7.3
Family friendliness 5.0
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.9
Nightlife 5.1
Remote-work friendliness 6.3
Road-trip convenience 6.2
Train-trip convenience 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 6.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $102
Mid-range $153
Luxury $263
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 93
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,050
Median home price $340,000
Population 131K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Outdoors, Wine country
Known for Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping
When to go Peak: Periods are Mizzou football weekends, m…

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