Ballwin, MO Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Ballwin, Missouri?
$5,520 / month
for a family, 2.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $66,240 for the year for a family.
$3,500 / month
for a single person, 26.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,000 for the year for a single person.

Ballwin cost of living score
93.1
Less expensive
6.9% lower
than the US average
8.8% higher
than the Missouri average
Ballwin, 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.

Ballwin, MO

Housing costs in Ballwin?
A typical home costs $345,600, which is 2.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.8% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ballwin costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 28.0% more than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Ballwin?
To live comfortably in Ballwin, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $66,240 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ballwin?
Ballwin, MO offers a reasonable cost of living that appeals to many people from all walks of life. According to Best Places, the cost of living in Ballwin is 8% lower than the national average. Housing costs are significantly lower than national averages as well, sitting at around 20% below the national median. Groceries and utilities tend to be slightly higher in Ballwin, but overall residents here enjoy an affordable lifestyle with taxes and other expenses remaining relatively low in comparison with other cities across the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBallwinMissouriUnited States
    Unlock85.6100.0
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  120.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$212,300$338,100
  96.1  Unlock100.0
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  110.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 7 years ago

August gets to 113 degrees with 98 % humidity. When you get out of the shower, you are wet from sweat! My chest whistles trying to get air. There is a January thaw which  More

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I am originally from the city of St. Louis. For the past twenty years, I have resided in west St. Louis county. I live in an established subdivision where the  More

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Over 12 years ago

Summers can be very nice at times, does not usually last for long. Our spring turns hot as summer rolls in and we can have long a stretch of above 90 to peaks of  More

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