Madison, Wisconsin vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 17.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $115,148 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Madison, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower