Columbia, Missouri vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 7.1% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,437 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Columbia, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower