Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Gardner, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardner, Kansas is 17.1% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $58,573 in Gardner, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardner, Kansas is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Gardner
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Gardner, KS
Compared to Jefferson City, Gardner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher