Chicago, Illinois vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 22.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,654 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Chicago, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  51.0% lower
  Health
  42.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower