Cost of living in Saline County, MO
Population 23,177 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Saline County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Saline County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Saline County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Saline County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Saline 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 Saline 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 Saline County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Saline County
What it costs to live in Saline County each month.
- Rent $629
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $415
- State tax $128
- Rent $825
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $596
- State tax $212
- Rent $1,132
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $596
- State tax $212
Frequently asked questions about Saline County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Saline County?
In Saline County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $629 per month, a two-bedroom averages $825 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,132 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Saline County?
In Saline County, MO, the average household income is $56,566 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,440 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Saline County?
The estimated cost of living in Saline County, MO is approximately $2,529 per month for a single person, $3,729 for a couple, $6,158 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Saline County?
The combined sales tax rate in Saline County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Saline County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Saline County, MO would need approximately $2,529 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,566 per year ($4,714 per month). Saline County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Saline County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Saline County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Saline County?
The average home value in Saline County, MO is $139,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,138, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Saline County compare to other areas?
You can compare Saline County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Saline County is in the Marshall, 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