Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 30.3% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $65,168 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Jefferson City, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher