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Richmond, MO is a great place to live with plenty of activities to do for families, couples, and singles alike. It is home to some great companies such as Taco Bell, Olive Garden, Walmart Supercenter, KFC, and many more. The cost of living is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the US. Rent for a two bedroom apartment averages around $960 which is much lower than the national average of $1,430. Additionally, the grocery cost index in Richmond is 95 compared to 100 nationally. This makes living in Richmond an attractive option due to its relative affordability while still having access to all that it has to offer.

Richmond has an unemployment rate of 4.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Richmond has seen the job market increase by 1.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Richmond
- The Sales Tax Rate for Richmond is 8.2%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Richmond 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 Richmond
- The average income of a Richmond resident is $20,301 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Richmond resident is $58,967 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyRichmond, MissouriUnited States
  4.66
  -3.5%-6.2%
  29.1%33.5%
  9.2%6.2%
  5.4%4.6%
  $27,957$37,638
  $58,967$69,021
  $71,998$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.0%6.8%
  17.9%10.0%
  2.5%2.5%
  13.4%11.0%
  9.8%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  2.9%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  2.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.4%4.2%
  3.3%9.3%
  23.2%14.0%
  2.3%2.1%
  3.0%7.0%
  3.5%4.8%
  7.1%4.7%
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Over 13 years ago

I moved here a little over a year ago with the hope that I would find a quieter community to live in than suburban Kansas City. I was wrong. Crime is running rampant  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am just bidding my time and firming up plans to get the $~!*%$# out of here. I cannot wait to leave. I have never hated living somewhere so much in my entire life!  More

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Over 15 years ago

Stay far away! The town has dried up since WalMart moved in. There is no downtown any more. The mayor is an idiot. The city council isn't much better. The police are  More

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