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Cost of living in Christian County, MO

Part of the Springfield Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,870/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 91,229 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $795 28%
Federal tax $556 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $313 11%
Energy $194 7%
State tax $162 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Christian County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$790
per month
1 bedroom
$795
per month
2 bedroom
$998
per month
3 bedroom
$1,372
per month
4 bedroom
$1,539
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Christian County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$81,245
per year
Individual earnings
$44,021
per year
Per capita
$38,535
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Christian County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$249,700
Annual property tax
$1,878

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Christian 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 Christian County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.1%

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 Christian 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 Christian County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.1 min
Drive alone
79.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
9.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Christian County

What it costs to live in Christian County each month.

Single person
$2,870
per month
  • Rent $795
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $313
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $556
  • State tax $162
Couple
$4,405
per month
  • Rent $998
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $519
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,000
  • State tax $311
Family
$6,901
per month
  • Rent $1,372
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $787
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,000
  • State tax $311

Frequently asked questions about Christian County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Christian County?

In Christian County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $795 per month, a two-bedroom averages $998 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,372 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Christian County?

In Christian County, MO, the average household income is $81,245 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,021 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Christian County?

The estimated cost of living in Christian County, MO is approximately $2,870 per month for a single person, $4,405 for a couple, $6,901 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Christian County?

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

Is Christian County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Christian County, MO would need approximately $2,870 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $81,245 per year ($6,770 per month). Christian County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Christian County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Christian County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Christian County?

The average home value in Christian County, MO is $249,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,878, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Christian County compare to other areas?

You can compare Christian County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Christian County is in the Springfield, MO 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