Cost of living in Douglas County, MO
Population 11,850 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Douglas County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Douglas County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Douglas County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Douglas County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Douglas County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Douglas County
State and local tax rates for Missouri.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Douglas County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Douglas County
What it costs to live in Douglas County each month.
- Rent $628
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $435
- State tax $132
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $490
- State tax $185
- Rent $993
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $490
- State tax $185
Frequently asked questions about Douglas County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Douglas County?
In Douglas County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $628 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $993 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Douglas County?
In Douglas County, MO, the average household income is $49,828 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,641 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Douglas County?
The estimated cost of living in Douglas County, MO is approximately $2,552 per month for a single person, $3,595 for a couple, $5,886 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Douglas County?
The combined sales tax rate in Douglas County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Douglas County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Douglas County, MO would need approximately $2,552 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,828 per year ($4,152 per month). Douglas County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Douglas County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Douglas County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Douglas County?
The average home value in Douglas County, MO is $164,400, with average annual property taxes of $673, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Douglas County compare to other areas?
You can compare Douglas County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Douglas County is in Missouri.
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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