Seattle, Washington vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 50.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $24,851 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Seattle, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.7% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  42.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower