Cost of Living in Jefferson City, MO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
94.8
100 = national avg
-5.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,710
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,586
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing92.0
Food101.4
Transportation79.7
Healthcare101.1
Utilities99.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$794
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,042
per month
The overall cost of living index in Jefferson City is 94.8, which is 5.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 92.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,710 per year to cover basic expenses.