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Cost of living in Clinton County, MO

Part of the Kansas City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,263/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,259 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,183 36%
Federal tax $560 17%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $313 10%
Energy $194 6%
State tax $163 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Clinton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,074
per month
1 bedroom
$1,183
per month
2 bedroom
$1,346
per month
3 bedroom
$1,756
per month
4 bedroom
$2,078
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Clinton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,625
per year
Individual earnings
$44,307
per year
Per capita
$36,216
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Clinton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$204,300
Annual property tax
$1,758

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Clinton 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 Clinton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.3%

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 Clinton 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 Clinton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.1 min
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
9.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Clinton County

What it costs to live in Clinton County each month.

Single person
$3,263
per month
  • Rent $1,183
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $313
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $560
  • State tax $163
Couple
$4,536
per month
  • Rent $1,346
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $519
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $826
  • State tax $268
Family
$7,068
per month
  • Rent $1,756
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $787
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $826
  • State tax $268

Frequently asked questions about Clinton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Clinton County?

In Clinton County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,183 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,346 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,756 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Clinton County?

In Clinton County, MO, the average household income is $70,625 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,307 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Clinton County?

The estimated cost of living in Clinton County, MO is approximately $3,263 per month for a single person, $4,536 for a couple, $7,068 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Clinton County?

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

Is Clinton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Clinton County, MO would need approximately $3,263 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,625 per year ($5,885 per month). Clinton County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Clinton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clinton County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Clinton County?

The average home value in Clinton County, MO is $204,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,758, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Clinton County compare to other areas?

You can compare Clinton County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Clinton County is in the Kansas City, MO-KS 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