Missouri Rankings


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The Rankings of Missouri State are provided by BestPlaces, an online resource used to compare cities and states on a variety of different attributes. Missouri State ranks highly in many categories, including overall livability, cost of living, education, crime rates, unemployment rate, net migration rate and median household income. In terms of overall livability, Missouri State is ranked 8th in the United States with an overall score of 7.5 out of 10. The city has an average cost of living index that is 5% lower than the national average making it an attractive option for those looking to save money. Education ratings are also high with the state ranking in the top half for public school performance as well as post-secondary educational attainment. Additionally, Missouri has very low crime rates and a very low unemployment rate making it one of the most desirable places to live within the US. Finally, its median household income ranks within the top 40% nationally which further enhances its desirability amongst those looking to move into or within the state.

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Over 6 years ago

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  More

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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  More

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Over 9 years ago

Don't move to Missouri. Most of the state is very country and conservative. I hate it  More

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