Charleston, MO Economy


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Charleston, MO is a great city to live in. With a two bedroom rent of $680, it is one of the most inexpensive cities to live in the US. It's cost of living index is 92 compared to 100 for the US as a whole. There are plenty of local companies to work for, such as Big Creek Construction or Moore Poultry. The city also has plenty of amenities including parks, restaurants, movie theaters, and more. With its low cost of living and abundance of local businesses and activities, Charleston makes an ideal place to call home.

Charleston has an unemployment rate of 4.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Charleston has seen the job market decrease by -1.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 13.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Charleston
- The Sales Tax Rate for Charleston is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Charleston is 5.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Charleston
- The average income of a Charleston resident is $12,367 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Charleston resident is $32,813 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyCharleston, MissouriUnited States
  4.76
  -1.9%-6.2%
  13.5%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  5.4%4.6%
  $14,820$37,638
  $32,813$69,021
  $43,647$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  11.7%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.0%6.8%
  12.3%10.0%
  4.5%2.5%
  14.5%11.0%
  2.1%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  2.3%4.7%
  1.0%1.9%
  0.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  6.7%4.2%
  7.9%9.3%
  15.0%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  7.0%7.0%
  3.0%4.8%
  9.2%4.7%
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