Sikeston, MO Cost of Living


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United States / Missouri / No Metro Area / Scott County / Sikeston / Zip Codes

Sikeston cost of living score
74.4
Less expensive
25.6% lower
than the US average
13.1% lower
than the Missouri average
Sikeston, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.6% lower than the U.S. average and 13.1% higher than the average for Missouri.

Sikeston, MO

Housing costs in Sikeston?
A typical home costs $132,300, which is 60.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.7% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sikeston 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 Sikeston?
To live comfortably in Sikeston, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sikeston?
The cost of living in Sikeston, MO is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in Sikeston is around $87,000, making it an affordable place for people looking to buy or rent a home. In addition, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is about $700 per month. Groceries and utilities tend to be slightly above the national average, but overall living expenses remain very reasonable. With such low costs compared to the rest of the country, Sikeston is an attractive option for those looking to save money while still enjoying all that this small town has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSikestonMissouriUnited States
  74.485.6100.0
  93.294.9100
  120.2104.3100.0
  41.466.5100.0
  $132,300$212,300$338,100
  96.8%98.5%100.0%
  61.886.2100.0
  67.985.6100.0

   100=National Average

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