Emporia, Kansas vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 13.2% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $56,581 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Jefferson City
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Emporia, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher