Rolla, MO Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Rolla, Missouri?
$2,910 / month
for a family, 46.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,920 for the year for a family.
$1,667 / month
for a single person, 65.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $20,000 for the year for a single person.

Rolla cost of living score
79.2
Less expensive
20.8% lower
than the US average
7.5% lower
than the Missouri average
Rolla, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average and 7.5% higher than the average for Missouri.

Rolla, MO

Housing costs in Rolla?
A typical home costs $182,500, which is 46.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.0% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rolla costs $660 per month, which is 53.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 43.9% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Rolla?
To live comfortably in Rolla, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $20,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rolla?
Rolla, MO has a fairly low cost of living compared to other cities in the United States. The city's cost of living index is approximately 8 points lower than the national average. This means that housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare and utilities cost less than they do in other parts of the country. The median home price in Rolla is approximately $122,200 which is much more affordable than many other parts of the country. Furthermore, Rolla has a moderate sales tax rate of 6.08% and moderately priced restaurants and grocery stores. All these factors contribute to making Rolla an attractive choice for those looking for a good quality of life at a lower cost.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRollaMissouriUnited States
    Unlock85.6100.0
  95.9  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$212,300$338,100
  91.5  Unlock100.0
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  69.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 13 years ago

Rolla is somewhat dominated by missouri S&T (Missouri University of Science &Technology) formerly known as UMR. The student population is huge. This year alone there are  More

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When looking for a comfortable temporary home for an educational pit stop along the road of life, Rolla is a great place to do so. With our blue ribbon elementary  More

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Rolla is a great place to live, but it is getting worse. There are too many outsiders, imports, transplants from other states, interlopers moving in here. All they want  More

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