Cost of Living in Missouri
The cost of living in Missouri is 6% lower than the national average
| Cost of Living in Missouri | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 17% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 10% lower |
| Food | 1% lower |
| Healthcare | 5% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Goods & Services | 2% higher |
Summary
The cost of living in Missouri is 6% lower than the national average. Housing is 17% lower than the national average, while utilities are 10% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 1% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 2% higher.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 5% lower in Missouri compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 2% higher.
The Cost of Living in Missouri Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in Missouri’s 10 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in Missouri varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in Missouri is O'Fallon, where the cost of living is 2% higher compared to the state average and 4% lower than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Missouri is Joplin, with a cost of living 11% lower below the state average and 17% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon, MO | 2% higher | 4% lower |
| Rolla, MO | 1% higher | 5% lower |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 1% higher | 5% lower |
| St. Joseph, MO | 1% lower | 7% lower |
| Springfield, MO | 2% lower | 8% lower |
| Branson, MO | 2% lower | 8% lower |
| Columbia, MO | 4% lower | 10% lower |
| Saint Louis, MO | 5% lower | 11% lower |
| Kansas City, MO | 5% lower | 11% lower |
| Joplin, MO | 11% lower | 17% lower |