Kirkwood, MO Cost of Living


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

Kirkwood, MO

Housing costs in Kirkwood?
A typical home costs $369,700, which is 9.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 74.1% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kirkwood costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 23.4% more than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Kirkwood?
To live comfortably in Kirkwood, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $70,920 for a family, and $39,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kirkwood?
Kirkwood, MO has an affordable cost of living compared to other areas in the St. Louis metropolitan area. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Kirkwood is 75.88 which is 14% lower than the St. Louis Metro average of 88.07. Housing prices are also much lower than other cities in the area with median house prices sitting around $215,000 which is significantly lower than the state average of $232,000. The cost of utilities like electricity and water are also quite low compared to other parts of the state. Overall, Kirkwood provides its citizens with a high quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKirkwoodMissouriUnited States
  93.185.6100.0
  103.794.9100
  95.7104.3100.0
  128.566.5100.0
  $369,700$212,300$338,100
  95.7%98.5%100.0%
  88.586.2100.0
  110.485.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

I love living in Kirkwood Missouri, I come from the Chicago area, however; having a doggy, I would like to see a dog park in the Kirkwood area. I walk my doggy on the  More

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Kirkwood, MO has all the features and feel of a small town including the central core business district with RR station, numerous restaurants, small shops, etc. As a  More

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Kirkwood is small town living at its best, even though it's located smack dab in the middle of metro St. Louis. The community is made up of statley historical homes on  More

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