Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 83.9% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $643,765 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Boston
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Jefferson City, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  94.1% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.9% higher