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Missouri City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Missouri.

Missouri, known as the "Show-Me State," offers a diverse landscape from the Ozark Mountains to the Missouri River, characterized by a continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters, experiencing all four seasons. Its economy is highly diversified, with major industries including agriculture, manufacturing (especially transportation equipment and food processing), financial services, and a growing presence in high-tech fields like agtech and cybersecurity. Living in Missouri is generally affordable, consistently ranking among the states with the lowest cost of living, with housing costs significantly below the national average. The lifestyle offers a blend of urban amenities in cities like St. Louis and Kansas City, known for their arts, music, and professional sports, alongside abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

20
Cities
$63K
Avg Salary
94
Avg Cost Index
St. Peters
Top City

About Missouri

Missouri is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 94, with average salaries around $63,210. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Missouri

St. Peters #1 Best City 72

St. Peters

Missouri, USA

SafetyA
CostB-
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,568
Median Income$91,637
Cost of Living96/100
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Wentzville #2 Best City 71

Wentzville

Missouri, USA

SafetyA-
CostC+
Growth85
Avg. Rent$1,345
Median Income$112,394
Cost of Living102/100
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Chesterfield #3 Best City 66

Chesterfield

Missouri, USA

SafetyA
CostC
Growth78
Avg. Rent$1,650
Median Income$115,000
Cost of Living115/100
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Jefferson City #4 Best City 64

Jefferson City

Missouri, USA

SafetyB
CostB
Growth68
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$58,500
Cost of Living88/100
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Florissant #5 Best City 62

Florissant

Missouri, USA

SafetyB-
CostB
Growth68
Avg. Rent$1,150
Median Income$67,500
Cost of Living88/100
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Cape Girardeau #6 Best City 61

Cape Girardeau

Missouri, USA

SafetyB
CostB
Growth69
Avg. Rent$995
Median Income$55,658
Cost of Living86/100
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St. Louis #7 Best City 48

St. Louis

Missouri, USA

SafetyF
CostB
Growth50
Avg. Rent$1,439
Median Income$56,160
Cost of Living89/100
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Springfield #8 Best City 43

Springfield

Missouri, USA

SafetyF
CostB
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,121
Median Income$49,311
Cost of Living90/100
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Lee’s Summit #14 Best City

Lee’s Summit

Missouri, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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University City #19 Best City

University City

Missouri, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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$50
State Filing Fee
4.95%
State Income Tax
4.23%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax

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