Jefferson City, Missouri
In Jefferson City, Missouri, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.46 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.60 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,014, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Jefferson City's cost-of-living index of 72 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.46
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,014
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$8.46
Combo meal
Electricity
11.8¢
per kWh · ~$106/mo
Car Insurance
$165/mo
$1,980/yr
Median Household Income
$75,355
24% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.65 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.15 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.12 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.69 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.03 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.26 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.77 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.28 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.44 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.39 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.03 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.13 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.49 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.58 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$7.71 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.62 | $4.65 | +28.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.89 | $7.15 | +21.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.15 | $6.12 | +18.8% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.33 | $1.69 | +27.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.88 | $5.03 | +29.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.47 | $10.26 | +37.3% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.31 | $4.77 | +44.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.59 | $4.28 | +19.2% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.88 | $4.44 | +14.4% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.88 | $2.39 | +27.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.57 | $2.03 | +29.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.88 | $7.13 | +46.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.62 | $4.49 | +24.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.31 | $5.58 | +29.5% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.56 | $7.71 | +38.7% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$8.46
Casual Dining
$16.56
Monthly Spend
$277.03
+3.22% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.25
$8.46
+61.1%Wendy's
2022: $5.92
$9.14
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $6.35
$9.48
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.08
$4.28
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Average 1BR: $831/mo · 2BR: $1,197/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
4k
Median Weekly Pay
$973
$51k/yr
Top Sector
Construction
Household vs Worker Pay
$75k
household median
Employment by Sector — Jefferson City
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$63k/yr
~$49k/yr
~$57k/yr
~$29k/yr
~$13k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 29151
Highest Paying Sector
Construction
$1,220/wk · $63k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$246/wk · $13k/yr
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