University City, MO Cost of Living


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University City cost of living score
93.1
Less expensive
6.9% lower
than the US average
8.8% higher
than the Missouri average
University City, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.9% lower than the U.S. average and 8.8% lower than the average for Missouri.

University City, MO

Housing costs in University City?
A typical home costs $275,100, which is 18.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.6% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in University City costs $1,190 per month, which is 16.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.2% more than the state average of $950.

Can I afford University City?
To live comfortably in University City, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $52,560 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about University City?
University City, MO is a great place to live due to its reasonable cost of living. Renting an apartment in University City is relatively affordable, with one-bedroom apartments starting at around $600 per month and two-bedrooms coming in at just over $800. Additionally, groceries are quite reasonably priced, compared to the national average, and housing expenses make up a smaller percentage of the total cost of living in University City than in other cities. Transportation costs can be kept low due to the city's excellent public transit system and plentiful bike lanes. All in all, University City is an affordable place to live for those on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUniversity CityMissouriUnited States
  93.185.6100.0
  100.494.9100
  95.7104.3100.0
  78.066.5100.0
  $275,100$212,300$338,100
  95.8%98.5%100.0%
  89.986.2100.0
  110.685.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

I was born and raised here and almost everyone knows everyone. I'm wanting to move because I want to reinvent myself and a change of pace. Don't get me wrong I love st.  More

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