2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
West Plains, MO vs Webb City, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Webb City or is it cheaper to live in West Plains?
- Webb City is 4.3% more expensive than West Plains.

Which city has more affordable housing, Webb City or West Plains?
- Webb City housing costs are 8.8% more expensive than West Plains housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in West Plains or is Health Care more affordable in Webb City.
- Health related expenses are 3.1% more in Webb City.
 West Plains, MOWebb City, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.3100
 Food & Groceries94.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.5100
 Housing46.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$182,500$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock74.6100
 Miscellaneous72.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for West Plains    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd  More

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Over 16 years ago

We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75% The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 % A company there makes charcoal and a very big  More

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Reviews for Webb City    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Very nice city to live with low crime. I love it here. Very flat but it is the transportation capital of the  More

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Over 16 years ago

- Low Rent and Cheap Real Estate - Extreme Weather (hot in summer, cold in winter) - High Utilities - Friendly People & Sense of Community - Good Curriculum/Programs  More

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