Watson, MO Cost of Living


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United States / Missouri / No Metro Area / Atchison County / Watson / Zip Codes

Watson cost of living score
71.1
Less expensive
28.9% lower
than the US average
16.9% lower
than the Missouri average
Watson, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.9% lower than the U.S. average and 16.9% higher than the average for Missouri.

Watson, MO

Housing costs in Watson?
A typical home costs $68,700, which is 79.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.6% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Watson costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.0% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Watson?
To live comfortably in Watson, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $13,320 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Watson?
The cost of living in Watson, MO is relatively low compared to many other areas. The median income for residents is around $47,000 a year which is slightly lower than the national average, but still enough for a comfortable lifestyle. The housing market has seen steady growth over the past few years and the median price of a home is around $150,000. The overall cost of food and supplies is also lower when compared to the surrounding areas making it an attractive place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWatsonMissouriUnited States
  71.185.6100.0
  92.494.9100
  112.0104.3100.0
  23.166.5100.0
  $68,700$212,300$338,100
  105.1%98.5%100.0%
  66.686.2100.0
  63.485.6100.0

   100=National Average

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