Missouri
R+19 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 86
4.7%
Income Tax
581
Violent Crime / 100K
75.3
Life Expectancy
$240K
Median Home
$1,050
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$2,112/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Near national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Well above national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Bottom tier
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Top-25 US airport by passengers
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
2.7/100K residents — Solid scene
Craft Distilleries
Strong spirits scene
Live Music
Kansas City jazz and BBQ; St. Louis heritage (Chuck Berry); Boulevard Brewing nationally known
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
Near-total ban; trigger law took effect after Dobbs
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
13 riverboat casinos. Sports betting passed via ballot measure in 2022, launched 2023.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
No state sex ed mandate
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Rebel Ridge Resort · Lake Lucerne Sun Club · Mid America Nudist Club
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Hunting & Outdoors
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Missouri has one of the lowest resident deer license costs in the country ($19). Strong trophy deer hunting in the river bottoms and agricultural edges.
Missouri Department of Conservation — Official Season Dates ↗Finding nearby venues...
From r/hunting
Hunters go 5 for 5 in Missouri's Inaugural Elk Season
Hunters go 5 for 5 in Missouri's Inaugural Elk Season. MO has restored elk to a population that is huntable. deer hunter a 5x6 free range el...
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Missouri public land getting worse. : r/Hunting
Hunters go 5 for 5 in Missouri's Inaugural Elk Season - Congrats to those who drew a tag, and kudos to the Dept of Conservation for their .....
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Missouri deer ends today. My season looks like this , not a ...
my MO hunting app looks the same. Still chasing a big 8. Mine reported 0 turkey, 0 deer, 0 elk, 0 black bear. happens to have a ton of deer....
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How many days a year are you out hunting?
only deer and elk hunting. Both days of every weekend, September 1st thru January 1st for deer. thru March 1st....
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Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+1% job growth · 3.2% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Well below avg (-0.36 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Most consumer fireworks legal statewide
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 37°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Scorpions
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Armadillo Leprosy Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
6.2% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Disabled vet property tax credit
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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Trending in Missouri
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What Residents Say
Moved to Missouri… did your paycheck end up higher or ...
I moved to Missouri this year and thought my checks would be pretty straightforward, but it’s a mixed bag. There’s state income tax here, and some ......
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Thinking about moving to Missouri.
The cost of living has shot up through the atmosphere. Not even St. Louis or KC have public transportation worth using. I live in a suburb ......
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Considering a move to Missouri
Housing is relatively cheap, taxes are not too bad. The schools are honestly pretty good too and I'm saying that from someone moving back from ......
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Californian moving to the Midwest. Help!! : r/missouri
Missouri has a low cost of living and tax rate on paper, but it is a regressive state and will tax you heavily for owning a vehicle, buying ......
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I am moving to Missouri, I am looking for some advice
Missouri median income is averaged at roughly 30-31k a year, with a median household income of 57-58k a year if there are two adults living ......
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Can someone explain why incomes are low but housing is ...
I fell in love with MO years ago and want to move. I am making just shy of 100k/yr working in Illinois. Comparable jobs in Missouri pay around 65-70k. All ......
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St. Louis Taxes - Cost of Living : r/StLouis
There is a 1% extra city/county tax. Rent is cheap here as long as you don't live in a stupid expensive place such as CWE. Quality can be had ......
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can anyone explain to me how cost of living in KC is low?
just bought a house and about to move to KC, but I am already shocked by how much taxes i have to pay. I honestly never heard of grocery tax, but Platte ......
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Lower taxes?? : r/StLouis
Rant + honest question: Recent transplant from the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. Relocated for a job; no regrets there, since it's the right career ......
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Pros and cons of living in Missouri?
Edit: I appreciate everyone’s input. Missouri sounds like a wonderful place to visit but I think I’ll pass on moving there. I see more cons than ......
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.