Center, MO Cost of Living


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Center cost of living score
79.3
Less expensive
20.7% lower
than the US average
7.4% lower
than the Missouri average
Center, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.7% lower than the U.S. average and 7.4% higher than the average for Missouri.

Center, MO

Housing costs in Center?
A typical home costs $157,900, which is 53.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.6% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Center costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.8% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Center?
To live comfortably in Center, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Center?
The cost of living in Center, MO is quite reasonable compared to other parts of the country. The median home value in Center is $72,500, which is significantly lower than the national average. The median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $726 per month and groceries are relatively inexpensive as well. In addition, utilities such as electricity and gas are also below the national averages. Overall, Center offers an affordable and comfortable lifestyle for those looking to settle down in this charming small town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCenterMissouriUnited States
  79.385.6100.0
  94.794.9100
  117.7104.3100.0
  41.866.5100.0
  $157,900$212,300$338,100
  102.6%98.5%100.0%
  72.786.2100.0
  54.785.6100.0

   100=National Average

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