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....
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New Resident To AZ : r/Hunting
Deer (mule and coues) have over the counter (referred to as OTC) seasons in starting August, then rifle via draw in Oct/Nov time frame, and ...
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Missouri deer ends today. My season looks like this , not a ...
Missouri deer ends today. Still chasing a big 8. Always shed hunting on Feb though. 7 seasons of bow hunting and rifle here....
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Cheapest OTC out of state deer tags : r/Hunting
TOTAL cost with adjustment is $399.50. Archery in the northern zone starts Sept 27. Hunters go 5 for 5 in Missouri's Inaugural Elk Season -...
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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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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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Leaving Missouri, moving to Illinois, what do I need to do or ...
Property taxes are pretty big difference. I pay about two grand a year in St. Charles county and a comparable house over in the metro east side ......
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Living in IL vs. MO? : r/StLouis
Anyone here live in IL? Currently renting in downtown. We’re looking at homes on both sides of the river but haven’t really considered the taxes ......
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More expensive to live in missouri than kansas? : r/kansascity
I moved to Johnson county kansas in february 2019 to take care of my grandma and work. I live with her since she moved here and I recently learned that ......
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I am moving to Missouri, I am looking for some advice
State and local income tax will take another 7-8% and if you have a newer car/truck, be prepared for a large personal property tax bill each ......
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Moving to MO from Washington, looking for advice!
I lived there in 2015/2016 it was about $800 for a 3 bed/2 bath townhome. Moved to Missouri and can confirm the personal property taxes are ......
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Living in Illinois but working in Missouri? : r/StLouis
I work in Ladue and live in Belleville. The commute/traffic isn't bad and taxes are easy, but people in Missouri treat Illinois like its another country....
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How Illinois and Kansas will benefit from Missouri income ...
Illinois (& Kansas) will be the big winner if Missouri eliminates its state income tax An underappreciated wrinkle in Missouri’s income tax elimination ......
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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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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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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.