Mount Vernon, Missouri vs. Lamar, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lamar, Missouri is 4.1% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $52,066 in Lamar, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lamar, Missouri is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Missouri
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
9% more expensive in Lamar
than in Mount Vernon, Missouri
Mount Vernon, MO vs. Lamar, MO
Compared to Mount Vernon, Lamar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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