Jefferson City, Missouri vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 0.8% cheaper than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $109,077 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Jefferson City, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower