Sparta, MO Cost of Living


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Sparta cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
7.2% higher
than the Missouri average
Sparta, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 7.2% lower than the average for Missouri.

Sparta, MO

Housing costs in Sparta?
A typical home costs $227,800, which is 32.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.3% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sparta costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.8% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Sparta?
To live comfortably in Sparta, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $43,560 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sparta?
The cost of living in Sparta, MO is quite affordable compared to other cities. The median home value is around $122,000 which is low compared to the state and national averages. The median household income in Sparta is around $36,000 which is slightly lower than the Missouri state average but higher than the national average. The cost of groceries and utilities are also fairly inexpensive with an average grocery bill costing about $50 per week and monthly utility bills being around $125. Overall, Sparta offers a great quality of life at an incredibly affordable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSpartaMissouriUnited States
  91.885.6100.0
  95.894.9100
  100.5104.3100.0
  66.766.5100.0
  $227,800$212,300$338,100
  97.6%98.5%100.0%
  106.186.2100.0
  80.485.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Sparta would be a great place to live if you like extreme quiet, the elderly (and not much more) There are few children. Sparta is building a new high school when the  More

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