Cost of living in Miller County, MO
Population 25,081 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Miller County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Miller County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Miller County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Miller County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Miller 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 Miller 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 Miller County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Miller County
What it costs to live in Miller County each month.
- Rent $780
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $423
- State tax $130
- Rent $864
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $573
- State tax $207
- Rent $1,041
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $573
- State tax $207
Frequently asked questions about Miller County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Miller County?
In Miller County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $780 per month, a two-bedroom averages $864 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,041 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Miller County?
In Miller County, MO, the average household income is $55,172 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,950 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Miller County?
The estimated cost of living in Miller County, MO is approximately $2,690 per month for a single person, $3,740 for a couple, $6,039 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Miller County?
The combined sales tax rate in Miller County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Miller County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Miller County, MO would need approximately $2,690 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,172 per year ($4,598 per month). Miller County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Miller County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Miller County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Miller County?
The average home value in Miller County, MO is $169,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,065, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Miller County compare to other areas?
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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