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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