Washington, MO Cost of Living


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Washington cost of living score
88.2
Less expensive
11.8% lower
than the US average
3.0% higher
than the Missouri average
Washington, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.8% lower than the U.S. average and 3.0% lower than the average for Missouri.

Washington, MO

Housing costs in Washington?
A typical home costs $263,300, which is 22.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.0% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Washington costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.1% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Washington?
To live comfortably in Washington, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $50,400 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Washington?
Washington, MO is a great place to live with a modest cost of living. According to the most recent US Census data, the median home value in Washington is $142,800, which is 12.8% lower than the Missouri average of $163,400. The median household income in Washington is $50,801 which is 3.6% higher than the Missouri average of $48,919. Other costs such as taxes and utilities are also relatively low compared to other parts of the state. This makes Washington a great destination for those who want to save money while still enjoying all of what Missouri has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWashingtonMissouriUnited States
  88.285.6100.0
  97.894.9100
  93.8104.3100.0
  77.866.5100.0
  $263,300$212,300$338,100
  96.7%98.5%100.0%
  86.986.2100.0
  80.485.6100.0

   100=National Average

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