What is the cost of living in Missouri?

Missouri has an average cost of living index of 77, which is 31% below the national average of 111. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is $1,317, and average median household income is $57,048.

What is the cheapest city in Missouri?

Springfield is the most affordable city tracked in Missouri, with a cost index of 71 and median rent of $1,209/month.

What is the most expensive city in Missouri?

Kansas is the most expensive city tracked in Missouri, with a cost index of 83 and median rent of $1,418/month.

What is the average rent in Missouri?

The average monthly rent across 4 tracked cities in Missouri is $1,317. The cheapest rent is in Springfield at $1,209/month.

What is the average household income in Missouri?

The average median household income across tracked cities in Missouri is $57,048. The highest-earning city is Kansas at $67,449.

Is Missouri affordable to live in?

Missouri's average rent-to-income ratio is 28.0%. Financial advisors recommend keeping rent below 30% of gross income. Missouri is generally considered affordable, with rent taking less than 30% of typical incomes.

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4 cities tracked

Missouri

Compare affordability, taxes, rent pressure, and earnings across Missouri’s tracked cities with a single state-level intelligence view.

All Rankings

Most affordable: Springfield

Highest income: Kansas

Avg rent: $1,317

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State Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and tax signals

Most Affordable

Springfield

Index: 71Rent: $1,209

Most Expensive

Kansas

Index: 83Rent: $1,418

Highest Income

Kansas

$67,449Rent: $1,418

Missouri vs National Average

Cost Index

-30.6% vs avg

Avg Rent

$1,317

-30.5% vs avg

Avg Income

$57,048

-29.0% vs avg

Cities in Missouri

City	Cost	Rent	Income	Home Price	Pop	Rent/Inc
St Louis	77	$1,326	$55,279	$179,917	281,754	28.8%
Kansas	83	$1,418	$67,449	$245,199	152,933	25.2%
Independence	77	$1,313	$59,480	$203,383	120,922	26.5%
Springfield	71	$1,209	$45,984	$238,992	112,544	31.6%