Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Jefferson City, Missouri


The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 20.6% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,571 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Philadelphia, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  52.1% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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