Jefferson County, MO Cost of Living


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Jefferson cost of living score
91.2
Less expensive
8.8% lower
than the US average
6.5% higher
than the Missouri average
Jefferson Misso County, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.8% lower than the U.S. average and 6.5% lower than the average for Missouri.

Jefferson County, MO

Housing costs in Jefferson?
A typical home costs $232,400, which is 31.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.5% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jefferson costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.0% more than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Jefferson?
To live comfortably in Jefferson Misso County, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $44,640 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jefferson?
The cost of living in Jefferson, MO County is quite reasonable when compared to the average for the United States. According to figures from the U.S Census Bureau, the median house value in Jefferson County is $232,400 while the U.S. average is $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Jefferson County stands at just 91.2 compared to a national average of 100. This indicates that day-to-day expenses like groceries and transportation are much more affordable here than many other places throughout the country, making it an attractive place to live and work for people looking for a balance between affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJeffersonMissouriUnited States
  91.285.6100.0
  97.194.9100
  99.2104.3100.0
  70.066.5100.0
  $232,400$212,300$338,100
  96.5%98.5%100.0%
  102.686.2100.0
  94.185.6100.0

   100=National Average

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