Bowling Green, Missouri vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 11.8% more expensive than Bowling Green, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $83,847 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is more expensive than Bowling Green, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Jefferson City
than in Bowling Green, Missouri
Bowling Green, MO vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Bowling Green, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% higher
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher