Cost of living in Perry County, MO
Population 18,947 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Perry County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Perry County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Perry County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Perry County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Perry County
What it costs to live in Perry County each month.
- Rent $789
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $437
- State tax $133
- Rent $879
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $707
- State tax $239
- Rent $1,183
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $707
- State tax $239
Frequently asked questions about Perry County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Perry County?
In Perry County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $789 per month, a two-bedroom averages $879 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,183 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Perry County?
In Perry County, MO, the average household income is $63,356 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,757 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Perry County?
The estimated cost of living in Perry County, MO is approximately $2,716 per month for a single person, $3,921 for a couple, $6,347 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Perry County?
The combined sales tax rate in Perry County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Perry County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Perry County, MO would need approximately $2,716 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,356 per year ($5,280 per month). Perry County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Perry County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Perry County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Perry County?
The average home value in Perry County, MO is $189,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,368, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Perry 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