Matthews, MO Cost of Living


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United States / Missouri / No Metro Area / New Madrid County / Matthews / Zip Codes

Matthews cost of living score
70.9
Less expensive
29.1% lower
than the US average
17.2% lower
than the Missouri average
Matthews, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.1% lower than the U.S. average and 17.2% higher than the average for Missouri.

Matthews, MO

Housing costs in Matthews?
A typical home costs $130,400, which is 61.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.6% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Matthews costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.7% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Matthews?
To live comfortably in Matthews, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $24,840 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Matthews?
The cost of living in Matthews, MO is relatively low compared to other cities in Missouri. The median home price in Matthews is around $90,000 which is significantly lower than the national average. In addition, the overall cost of living for households in Matthews is about 8.8% lower than the national average. Utilities are also very affordable, with electric bills being around 20% less than the national average and natural gas bills being 13% less than the national average. Overall, Matthews offers an excellent quality of life at a very reasonable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMatthewsMissouriUnited States
  70.985.6100.0
  9394.9100
  122.0104.3100.0
  34.966.5100.0
  $130,400$212,300$338,100
  96.8%98.5%100.0%
  67.886.2100.0
  59.085.6100.0

   100=National Average

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