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Cost of living in Bollinger County, MO

Part of the Cape Girardeau Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,584/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 10,591 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $794 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $327 13%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $313 12%
Energy $194 8%
State tax $106 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Bollinger County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$747
per month
1 bedroom
$794
per month
2 bedroom
$985
per month
3 bedroom
$1,380
per month
4 bedroom
$1,654
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bollinger County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,286
per year
Individual earnings
$30,038
per year
Per capita
$26,681
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bollinger County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$142,400
Annual property tax
$874

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bollinger County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$142
per month · 14.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bollinger County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Bollinger County

State and local tax rates for Missouri.

State income tax
4.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.2%
Combined sales tax
8.3%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bollinger County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
34.5 min
Drive alone
78.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
7.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bollinger County

What it costs to live in Bollinger County each month.

Single person
$2,584
per month
  • Rent $794
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $313
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $327
  • State tax $106
Couple
$3,903
per month
  • Rent $985
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $519
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $607
  • State tax $215
Family
$6,420
per month
  • Rent $1,380
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $787
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $607
  • State tax $215

Frequently asked questions about Bollinger County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bollinger County?

In Bollinger County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $794 per month, a two-bedroom averages $985 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,380 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bollinger County?

In Bollinger County, MO, the average household income is $57,286 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,038 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bollinger County?

The estimated cost of living in Bollinger County, MO is approximately $2,584 per month for a single person, $3,903 for a couple, $6,420 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bollinger County?

The combined sales tax rate in Bollinger County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.

Is Bollinger County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bollinger County, MO would need approximately $2,584 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,286 per year ($4,774 per month). Bollinger County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Bollinger County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bollinger County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bollinger County?

The average home value in Bollinger County, MO is $142,400, with average annual property taxes of $874, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bollinger County compare to other areas?

You can compare Bollinger County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bollinger County is in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources