Paris, MO Cost of Living


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United States / Missouri / No Metro Area / Monroe County / Paris / Zip Codes

Paris cost of living score
79.6
Less expensive
20.4% lower
than the US average
7.0% lower
than the Missouri average
Paris, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.4% lower than the U.S. average and 7.0% higher than the average for Missouri.

Paris, MO

Housing costs in Paris?
A typical home costs $139,100, which is 58.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.5% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paris costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.9% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Paris?
To live comfortably in Paris, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paris?
The cost of living in Paris, MO is quite reasonable. Housing costs are lower than the national average, while healthcare and utility costs are slightly higher. Groceries and transportation costs are about the same as other similar cities. Overall, the cost of living in Paris, MO is quite affordable and the city is a great place to live and raise a family. The combination of low housing prices, cost-effective transportation options, and a variety of entertainment options make it an attractive option for those looking to call Paris home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesParisMissouriUnited States
  79.685.6100.0
  93.394.9100
  127.9104.3100.0
  41.966.5100.0
  $139,100$212,300$338,100
  95.8%98.5%100.0%
  76.886.2100.0
  61.185.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My father graduated from Paris and I from a nearby small town. While schools are desegregated everyone still sits with their "own kind" during lunches etc. This is no  More

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Over 16 years ago

I would love to see Paris get at least one or two taxi cabs. Not everybody in town has a vehicle, or in case of an emergency when you are without a vehicle. One or two  More

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Over 16 years ago

First of all, there's not enough to do for the young people in this community to keep them off the streets. This leads to drug use, and our teen pregnancy rate is on the  More

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