Monterey Park, California vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 48.4% cheaper than Monterey Park, California.

You would need a salary of $25,820 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Monterey Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Monterey Park, California
Monterey Park, CA vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Monterey Park, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  57.5% lower
  Health
  44.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower