Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.8% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $64,388 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Chicago
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Jefferson City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  104.0% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher