Columbia, Missouri, is easily accessible to St. Louis and Kansas City, as well as the beautiful vacation getaway of the Lake of the Ozarks. Columbia is minutes from a host of historic towns and state parks that feature boating, fishing, hiking, biking and more. It has an excellent school system, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, an abundance of entertainment opportunities and a low cost of living. In addition to being the home of the University of Missouri, Columbia offers small-town friendliness in a big-city atmosphere.