Sedalia, MO Cost of Living


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Sedalia cost of living score
72.6
Less expensive
27.4% lower
than the US average
15.2% lower
than the Missouri average
Sedalia, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.4% lower than the U.S. average and 15.2% higher than the average for Missouri.

Sedalia, MO

Housing costs in Sedalia?
A typical home costs $163,700, which is 51.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.9% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sedalia 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 Sedalia?
To live comfortably in Sedalia, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sedalia?
The cost of living in Sedalia, MO is generally quite reasonable. On average, it costs about 14% less to live in Sedalia than the national average. Housing costs are particularly affordable, with the median home price hovering around $90,000 and monthly rent averaging around $650. Utilities tend to be lower than most other parts of the country, while groceries and other essential items can be bought at a fraction of what they would cost elsewhere. All in all, the cost of living in Sedalia is quite attractive for those looking to stay within budget but still enjoy an excellent quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSedaliaMissouriUnited States
  72.685.6100.0
  93.894.9100
  108.5104.3100.0
  38.566.5100.0
  $163,700$212,300$338,100
  96.5%98.5%100.0%
  59.986.2100.0
  72.085.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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There is not one thing I can say about this town, other than it's proximity to better towns in all directions, that would inspire any one to move here. I have found  More

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I would not recommend this town to anyone with a young family or a family/individual who does not own transportation. No culture. No economy. HIGH Crime. Google lists 67  More

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Over 13 years ago

We came here in 2001 after living in Myrtle Beach SC for 13 years. We ended up here because I was offered and accepted a position at Whiteman AFB. Mostly, It's been  More

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