Is it expensive to live in Missouri?

Compared to the rest of the country, Missouri's cost of living is 14.4% lower than the U.S. average..

What are the schools like in Missouri?

Missouri public schools spend $11,229 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.6 students per teacher in Missouri.

What is the weather like in Missouri?

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the state of Missouri, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

What is the economy like in Missouri?

The unemployment rate in Missouri is 4.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Missouri jobs have increased by 0.7%.

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About Missouri

Missouri is an iconic state in American history with plenty of historical sites like St Louis' Gateway Arch or Jefferson City's original State Capitol. It's also full of natural wonders from Ozark caves to Mark Twain National Forest —and even floating tar balls in its Mississippi River.

Location Details

State: Missouri
County: St. Louis, Jackson, 115 total
Metro Area: St._Louis, Kansas_City, 25 total
City: Kansas City, St. Louis, 1376 total

Zip Codes: 63376, 65807, 65203, 63021, 63129, 63123, 63301, 63366, 65202, 63031, 1033 total
Cost of Living: -14.4% lower

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Missouri Cost of Living

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$212,300

Median Home Price

-59.3% lower than avg

$61,043

Median Income

-13.1% lower than avg

$827 /mo

Monthly rent (2br)

-38.8% lower than avg

85.6 / 100
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Missouri Crime

41.4 / 100

Property Crime

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

28.9 / 100
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Minimum annual income

To live comfortably in Missouri, Missouri

$40,680

for a family

$30,800

for a single person

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Sher · Ozark, MO

Love It!

Over 6 years ago

We moved here 5 years ago and absolutely love it! Thepeople here are very friendly and polite. We live near Branson and Springfield. It is extremely beautiful More

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joanie · Corrales, NM

Gateway Has Become Getaway

Over 7 years ago

There was a time St.Louis was the last civilized jumping off point before one embarked upon the wild prairie. For me and my ancestors, it was the best place to grow up More

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Casey · Nixa, MO

Missouri sucks

Over 9 years ago

Don't move to Missouri. Most of the state is very country and conservative. I hate it More

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