Jefferson City, Missouri vs. West Plains, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 13.1% cheaper than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,465 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in West Plains
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. West Plains, MO
Compared to Jefferson City, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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