Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 11.7% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $48,540 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Bismarck, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower