Fairfax, Virginia vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 43.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,206 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Fairfax, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower