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Jefferson City, MO vs Raymore, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Raymore or is it cheaper to live in Jefferson City?
- Raymore is 12.5% more expensive than Jefferson City.

Which city has more affordable housing, Raymore or Jefferson City?
- Raymore housing costs are 59.0% more expensive than Jefferson City housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Jefferson City or is Health Care more affordable in Raymore.
- Health related expenses are 19.7% less in Raymore.
 Jefferson City, MORaymore, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.8100
 Food & Groceries96.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.9100
 Housing62.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$304,800$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock94.0100
 Miscellaneous83.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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Reviews for Raymore    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We moved from Raymore a couple of years ago because there's nothing to do there. You have to drive into Lee's Summit, Mo or Overland Park, Ks. to find good eats and  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Raymore seven years ago from south Kansas City. The school system in Raymore is far superior to that of Kansas City. Raymore is only 15 minutes away  More

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