Alma, MO Cost of Living


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Alma cost of living score
84.5
Less expensive
15.5% lower
than the US average
1.3% lower
than the Missouri average
Alma, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.5% lower than the U.S. average and 1.3% higher than the average for Missouri.

Alma, MO

Housing costs in Alma?
A typical home costs $177,800, which is 47.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.3% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alma costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.7% more than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Alma?
To live comfortably in Alma, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alma?
Alma, MO is an affordable place to live. The cost of living is approximately 7% lower than the national average and 8% lower than the Missouri state average. Housing costs are very reasonable, with median rent coming in at around $725 per month, and many homes for sale at prices below $100,000. Groceries and healthcare expenses are also lower than the national averages. Overall, living in Alma is a great value for anyone looking for an affordable small town to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlmaMissouriUnited States
  84.585.6100.0
  94.994.9100
  108.8104.3100.0
  49.266.5100.0
  $177,800$212,300$338,100
  100.6%98.5%100.0%
  85.786.2100.0
  83.385.6100.0

   100=National Average

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