Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Jefferson City, Missouri


The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 29.5% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $84,598 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Columbia, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower

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