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Dive into each indicator for Missouri.
88.5
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
78
Housing cost index
95
Utilities index
95
Food & groceries index
98
Healthcare index
92
Transportation index
$128 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
$2.95 /gal
Avg. gas price
Among the cheapest in the U.S.
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–202488.5▼ 1%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 88.5 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 78 | |
| Utilities index | 95 | |
| Food & groceries index | 95 | |
| Healthcare index | 98 | |
| Transportation index | 92 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $128 /mo | |
| Avg. gas price | $2.95 /gal | Among the cheapest in the U.S. |
Compared to the United States
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