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Cost of living in Missouri

Rent, taxes, earnings and more across all 115 Missouri counties.

Avg. 1-bed rent
$730/mo
Avg. household income
$59,503/yr
Avg. home value
$162,432
Avg. monthly cost
$2,649/mo
Cheapest county
Adair County
$2,436/mo for a single person
Most expensive county
Platte County
$3,396/mo for a single person

Last updated May 21, 2026

Taxes in Missouri

State income, sales and local tax rates.

State income tax
4.80%
Top marginal rate

Missouri has a graduated state income tax ranging from 0% to 4.8%.

State sales tax
4.22%
Combined sales tax
8.29%
incl. average local of 4.06%

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Rent in Missouri

The average one-bedroom rent across Missouri is $730/mo. Rent varies from $628/mo in Atchison County to $1,183/mo in Ray County.

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Cheapest places to live in Missouri

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Rankings include rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and taxes. See our methodology.

Most expensive places to live in Missouri

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Highest earning counties in Missouri

Top 10 by average household income.

All 115 counties in Missouri

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Compare any two areas in Missouri

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Frequently asked questions about Missouri

Common questions about cost of living, taxes and rent.

What is the cost of living in Missouri?

The average cost of living in Missouri is approximately $2,649 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $2,436/mo in Adair County to $3,396/mo in Platte County.

What is the average rent in Missouri?

The average one-bedroom rent in Missouri is $730 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 115 counties.

What is the average salary in Missouri?

The average household income in Missouri is $59,503 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Does Missouri have state income tax?

Yes, Missouri has a graduated income tax ranging from 0% to 4.8%.

What is the sales tax in Missouri?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Missouri averages 8.29%. The state rate is 4.22% with an average local addition of 4.06%.

What are the cheapest places to live in Missouri?

The cheapest counties to live in Missouri based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Worth County ($2,399/mo), 2. Adair County ($2,436/mo), 3. Cedar County ($2,444/mo), 4. Butler County ($2,445/mo), 5. Knox County ($2,445/mo).

What are the most expensive places to live in Missouri?

The most expensive counties to live in Missouri based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Platte County ($3,396/mo), 2. Clay County ($3,354/mo), 3. Cass County ($3,324/mo), 4. St. Charles County ($3,269/mo), 5. Clinton County ($3,263/mo).

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources.

  • U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year Estimates)
  • HUD Fair Market Rents FY2025
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  • Tax Foundation state and local rates
Methodology All data sources