West Plains Metro Area, MO Cost of Living


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West Plains cost of living score
73.9
Less expensive
26.1% lower
than the US average
13.7% lower
than the Missouri average
West Plains Misso Metro Area, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.1% lower than the U.S. average and 13.7% higher than the average for Missouri.

West Plains Metro Area, MO

Housing costs in West Plains?
A typical home costs $166,500, which is 50.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.6% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Plains costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.7% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford West Plains?
To live comfortably in West Plains Misso Metro Area, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $32,040 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Plains?
The cost of living in West Plains, MO Metro Area is significantly lower than the national average. According to data from the US Census Bureau, the median house value in West Plains is $166,500 which is less than half of the national median house value of $338,100. Similarly, the cost of living index in this area is 73.9, nearly 27 points lower than the national average cost of living index of 100. This lower cost of living makes West Plains an attractive option for families looking to purchase a home without breaking their budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest PlainsMissouriUnited States
  73.985.6100.0
  93.994.9100
  101.4104.3100.0
  45.166.5100.0
  $166,500$212,300$338,100
  94.4%98.5%100.0%
  67.686.2100.0
  72.985.6100.0

   100=National Average

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