

Moving from Salt Lake City to Jefferson City
Moving from Salt Lake City to Jefferson City: +$323/mo
Salt Lake CityJefferson CityAbout 1,116 miles apart, a flight.
- Jefferson City leaves you more
- Rent under 30% of pay
$2,874/mo in Jefferson City. $2,551/mo in Salt Lake City. +$3,876 a year.
Salt Lake City
$2,551
left each month
Jefferson City
$2,874
+$323 vs Salt Lake City
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Who already made this move
The IRS did not publish a large enough Salt Lake City → Jefferson City pair for 2022-2023. That usually means fewer than a few dozen tax returns, not that nobody moved.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
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| Per month | Salt Lake City | Jefferson City |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home | $5,771 | $5,417 |
| Rent | $1,265 | $742 |
| All other costs | $1,955 | $1,801 |
| Left over | $2,551 | $2,874 |
Left over each month is take-home pay minus rent and the rest of the bills. The gap between Salt Lake City and Jefferson City changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this · Leftover vs a COL index · Why a cheaper COL% can still lose leftover.
What the move itself costs
About 1,339 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $3,050–$5,750
- Container or pod
- $2,150–$4,050
- Rent a truck
- $1,250–$2,300
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Questions
Is Jefferson City cheaper than Salt Lake City after tax and rent?
For one adult in a one-bedroom, Jefferson City leaves about $323 more a month. A one-bedroom is about $1,265 in Salt Lake City and $742 in Jefferson City.
Does Jefferson City have state income tax?
Jefferson City is in Missouri, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Salt Lake City to Jefferson City?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.