Houston, Texas vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 12.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $349,319 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Houston, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower