Cost of Living
In the second quarter of 2022, Missouri had the 7th lowest cost of living in the United States. In general, the least expensive areas continue to be the Midwest and Southern States.
Source: MERIC
Cost of Living Indices for Missouri Cities:
Springfield |
87.1 |
Joplin |
80.7 |
Missouri |
88.6 |
St. Louis MO-IL |
85.7 |
Columbia |
94.7 |
Kansas City MO-KS |
95.7 |
U.S. Average |
100.0 |
Source: missourieconomy.org