Summary of The Cost of Living in Missouri, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Missouri is $3,143.00 including rent, or $1,943.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Missouri is $4,477.40 including rent, or $3,277.40 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Missouri is $6,271.40 including rent, or $4,711.40 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Missouri ranges from $37,716.00 for a single person to $53,728.80 for a couple, and $75,256.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $23,316.00 for a single person to $39,328.80 for a couple, and $56,536.80 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Missouri, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,790.00 for a single person to $2,538.50 for a couple, and $3,560.50 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,040.00 for a single person to $1,788.50 for a couple, and $2,585.50 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Missouri, estimated monthly expenses range from $5,523.00 for a single person to $7,938.90 for a couple, and $11,074.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,673.00 for a single person to $6,088.90 for a couple, and $8,669.40 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Missouri is $4,850.00, which is 149.6% more than the average monthly cost of living and 366.3% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |