Cost of Living in Missouri (MO)
Compare costs across 7 Missouri cities. From home services to salaries, see how MO stacks up against the national average.
7
Cities
85
Avg Cost Index
$45K
Avg Income
📊 Missouri Highlights: Most affordable city: St. Joseph (index 78). Most expensive: Kansas City (index 89). The gap between cheapest and most expensive is 11 index points.
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities in Missouri
| City | Population | Cost Index | Median Income | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 508K | 89 | $55K | large |
| St. Louis | 302K | 87 | $44K | large |
| Springfield | 169K | 82 | $37K | small |
| Columbia | 126K | 88 | $47K | small |
| Independence | 123K | 84 | $46K | mid |
| St. Joseph | 72K | 78 | $40K | small |
| Jefferson City | 43K | 84 | $49K | small |