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Missouri cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Missouri has a cost-of-living index of 88.6 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $44,300, median household income of $71,589, combined average sales tax about 8.25%, and regular gas about $3.628/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index88.6100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$44,300
Median HH income$71,589
Sales tax (comb.)8.25%
Gas (87 octane)$3.628/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityKansas City (510,704)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Graduated 2%–4.7%

Sales tax: 4.225% state (combined avg. ~8.25%)

Major industries: Agriculture, manufacturing (autos, aerospace), tourism, brewing, finance

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~89°F (July) · Winter low ~21°F (January)

Culture (context)

Gateway Arch (St. Louis) / Nelson-Atkins Museum

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What this means for you

What this means for you: a basket priced at 100 on the national baseline is indexed at 88.6 in Missouri. A salary that buys that basket at the baseline would need about 88.6% of that salary to buy the same basket here. That is index math from this snapshot, not a tax-equalized offer and not your rent.

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How to read this page

  1. Read the quick answer for Missouri's cost-of-living index, estimated annual cost, median income, sales tax, and gas price.
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FAQ

What is Missouri's cost of living index?

Missouri's cost-of-living index is 88.6 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Missouri?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $44,300 for Missouri.

What is median household income in Missouri?

Median household income in Missouri is $71,589 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Missouri?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Missouri is 8.25%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Missouri have a state income tax?

State income tax in Missouri: Graduated 2%–4.7%.

What was regular gas in Missouri in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $3.628 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

How should a household read Missouri's cost-of-living index?

The index is 88.6 against a US baseline of 100. A salary that buys a basket at the baseline would need about 88.6% of that salary to buy the same basket in Missouri in this snapshot. It is not a tax bill, a rent quote, or financial advice.

Sources: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational, not financial, tax, or relocation advice.