Dayton, Ohio vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 17.3% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $117,300 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Jefferson City
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Dayton, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% higher
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  39.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower