Zip 65026 (Eldon, MO) Cost of Living


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United States / Missouri / No Metro Area / Miller County / Eldon / Eldon (zip 65026)
How much do I need to live in Eldon, Missouri?
$2,880 / month
for a family, 46.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,560 for the year for a family.
$2,300 / month
for a single person, 51.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,600 for the year for a single person.

Eldon cost of living score
81.4
Less expensive
18.6% lower
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Missouri average
Eldon (zip 65026), Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% lower than the U.S. average and 4.9% higher than the average for Missouri.

Zip 65026 (Eldon, MO)

Housing costs in Eldon?
A typical home costs $181,200, which is 46.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.6% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Eldon costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.8% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Eldon?
To live comfortably in Eldon (zip 65026), Missouri, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Eldon?
The cost of living in 65026 Eldon, MO is relatively low compared to other areas in the United States. The overall cost of living index here is 84.1, which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that basic necessities such as groceries, housing, and healthcare are more affordable than in other locations. In addition, the median household income in this zip code is only $41,310 which reflects that the majority of households live on a budget and may be looking for ways to save money. Furthermore, there are no large corporations or major employers located within the 65026 zip code so job opportunities are limited and wages remain lower than the national average.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEldonMissouriUnited States
    Unlock85.6100.0
  94.8  Unlock100.0
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  45.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$212,300$338,100
  97.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock86.2100.0
  75.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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This area in central Mo. has cheap taxes on real property and housing cost is one of the cheapest in mid-west. The real free bonus is Lake of the OZarks free  More

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