Zip 63736 (Benton, MO) Cost of Living


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Benton cost of living score
74.4
Less expensive
25.6% lower
than the US average
13.1% lower
than the Missouri average
Benton (zip 63736), Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.6% lower than the U.S. average and 13.1% higher than the average for Missouri.

Zip 63736 (Benton, MO)

Housing costs in Benton?
A typical home costs $146,600, which is 56.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.9% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benton costs $810 per month, which is 14.7% cheaper than the national average of $950 and 2.5% cheaper than the state average of $830.

Can I afford Benton?
To live comfortably in Benton (zip 63736), Missouri, a minimum annual income of $28,080 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benton?
The cost of living in 63736 Benton, MO is relatively affordable compared to the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in this particular zip code is 80.5, which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that overall prices for goods and services are 20.5% lower than the national average. Housing costs in particular are quite low with a median home price of just $76,300 - well below the national median home price of $231,200. Overall, Benton is an excellent choice for those looking for a place to live that offers affordability and comfort.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBentonMissouriUnited States
  74.485.6100.0
  94.394.9100
  120.2104.3100.0
  45.666.5100.0
  $146,600$212,300$338,100
  96.4%98.5%100.0%
  74.786.2100.0
  68.185.6100.0

   100=National Average

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