What is a pro or con of living in Dallas, Texascompared to Jefferson City, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Dallas.

What salary do I need to live in Dallas, Texas copmared to Jefferson City, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Jefferson City, Missouri should increase to $60,552 in Dallas, Texas (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.

JEFFERSON CITY vs. DALLAS
Cost of Living Comparison

Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 21.1% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $60,552 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Dallas
than in Jefferson City, Missouri

Jefferson City, MO vs. Dallas, TX

Compared to Jefferson City, Dallas is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

72.5% higher

Health

21.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jefferson City, MO vs. Dallas, TX

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