Compare My CityCost of Living in Missouri
We track 8 metro areas in Missouri. The average of the 8 metros we track in Missouri is 89.0 on the BEA's overall price index — 11.0% below the US average of 100. Joplin, MO is the least expensive at 85.7, while St. Louis, MO is the most expensive at 95.1. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Missouri
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 86.1 | −13.9% |
| Columbia, MO | 89.4 | −10.6% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 88.0 | −12.0% |
| Joplin, MO | 85.7 | −14.3% |
| Kansas City, MO | 92.5 | −7.5% |
| Springfield, MO | 88.6 | −11.4% |
| St. Joseph, MO | 86.4 | −13.6% |
| St. Louis, MO | 95.1 | −4.9% |