Cost of living in Sullivan County, MO
Population 5,903 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Sullivan County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Sullivan County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Sullivan County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Sullivan County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Sullivan County
What it costs to live in Sullivan County each month.
- Rent $628
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $431
- State tax $131
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $578
- State tax $208
- Rent $1,051
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $578
- State tax $208
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Sullivan County?
In Sullivan County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $628 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,051 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Sullivan County?
In Sullivan County, MO, the average household income is $55,500 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,413 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Sullivan County?
The estimated cost of living in Sullivan County, MO is approximately $2,477 per month for a single person, $3,636 for a couple, $5,985 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Sullivan County?
The combined sales tax rate in Sullivan County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Sullivan County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Sullivan County, MO would need approximately $2,477 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,500 per year ($4,625 per month). Sullivan County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Sullivan County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sullivan County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Sullivan County?
The average home value in Sullivan County, MO is $103,300, with average annual property taxes of $760, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Sullivan County compare to other areas?
You can compare Sullivan County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Sullivan 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