Centralia, MO Cost of Living


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Centralia cost of living score
90
Less expensive
10.0% lower
than the US average
5.1% higher
than the Missouri average
Centralia, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.0% lower than the U.S. average and 5.1% lower than the average for Missouri.

Centralia, MO

Housing costs in Centralia?
A typical home costs $218,600, which is 35.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.0% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Centralia 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 Centralia?
To live comfortably in Centralia, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $41,760 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Centralia?
The cost of living in Centralia, MO is very affordable. The median home value in Centralia is around $68,000, which is much lower than the median home value of Missouri as a whole. Rent prices are also much more reasonable when compared to most other parts of the state, averaging around $600 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Utility costs are quite low, with average monthly bills running around $100 or less for basic utilities such as electricity and water. Additionally, food and transportation costs tend to be much lower than in larger cities or urban areas. All in all, Centralia offers an excellent quality of life at a price that won't break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCentraliaMissouriUnited States
  90.085.6100.0
  95.294.9100
  124.8104.3100.0
  61.366.5100.0
  $218,600$212,300$338,100
  96.9%98.5%100.0%
  88.386.2100.0
  101.385.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

For most of my life I have lived in Large cities (NYC, Phoenix, etc,) so living in a small town is different. It's a quiet town and the people are friendly although  More

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