Des Moines, Iowa vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 6.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,986 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Jefferson City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Des Moines, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher