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Cost of Living in Missouri

The cost of living in Missouri State is relatively affordable. The overall cost of living index is around 90, which is 10% lower than the U.S. national average. The costs of groceries and healthcare are also lower than the national average, while housing costs can be slightly higher. Depending on where you live, transportation can be either affordable or costly as Missouri State has some large metropolitan areas with bustling public transit systems and others that rely on cars for transportation. In general, though, the cost of living in Missouri State remains quite low compared to other states in the country.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Missouri is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Missouri, Missouri is more expensive.

Missouri cost of living is 85.6

COST OF LIVINGMissouriUnited States
  85.6100
  94.9100
  104.3100
  66.5100
  $212,300$338,100
  98.5100
  86.2100
  85.6100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Missouri    28 Reviews
    Love It! - 6/26/2018
    We moved here 5 years ago and absolutely love it! Thepeople here are very friendly and polite. We live near Branson and Springfield. It is extremely beautiful... Read More

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    Gateway Has Become Getaway - 4/19/2017
    There was a time St.Louis was the last civilized jumping off point before one embarked upon the wild prairie. For me and my ancestors, it was the best place to grow up... Read More

    Missouri sucks - 8/19/2015
    Don't move to Missouri. Most of the state is very country and conservative. I hate it... Read More


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    63376, 65807, 65203, 63021, 63129, 63123, 63301, 63366, 65202, 63031, ... 1024 more

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