Cost of Living
In the second quarter of 2013, Missouri had the 16th lowest cost of living in the United States. In general, the least expensive areas continue to be the Midwest and Southern States.
Missouri's cost of living through the second quarter of 2013 was 92.9, up from the annual review 2012 index of 92.3.
Source: MERIC
Cost of Living Indices for Missouri Cities:
|
Springfield |
89.1 |
|
Union* |
89.3 |
|
Joplin |
89.4 |
|
Jefferson City |
89.8 |
|
Missouri |
92.9 |
|
St. Louis |
94.4 |
|
Columbia |
95.7 |
|
Kansas City |
99.3 |
|
U.S. Average |
100.0 |
Source: missourieconomy.org
*Union data from city-data.com, March 2012