Cost of living in Taney County, MO
Population 56,382 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Taney County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Taney County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Taney County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Taney County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Taney County
What it costs to live in Taney County each month.
- Rent $750
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $325
- State tax $106
- Rent $984
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $623
- State tax $219
- Rent $1,269
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $623
- State tax $219
Frequently asked questions about Taney County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Taney County?
In Taney County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $750 per month, a two-bedroom averages $984 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,269 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Taney County?
In Taney County, MO, the average household income is $58,258 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,925 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Taney County?
The estimated cost of living in Taney County, MO is approximately $2,538 per month for a single person, $3,922 for a couple, $6,329 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Taney County?
The combined sales tax rate in Taney County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Taney County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Taney County, MO would need approximately $2,538 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,258 per year ($4,855 per month). Taney County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Taney County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Taney County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Taney County?
The average home value in Taney County, MO is $203,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,178, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Taney County compare to other areas?
You can compare Taney County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Taney County is in the Branson, 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