What is a pro or con of living in Jefferson City, Missouricompared to Columbus, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Jefferson City.

What salary do I need to live in Jefferson City, Missouri copmared to Columbus, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbus, Mississippi should increase to $56,199 in Jefferson City, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBUS vs. JEFFERSON CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Mississippi vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 12.4% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $56,199 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Jefferson City
than in Columbus, Mississippi

Columbus, MS vs. Jefferson City, MO

Compared to Columbus, Jefferson City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% higher

Commute

2.4% lower

Health

20.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Mississippi vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, MS vs. Jefferson City, MO

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