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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.

22
Cities
$50K
Avg Salary
90
Avg Cost Index
Springfield
Top City

About Missouri

Missouri is a state in USA with 22 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 90, with average salaries around $50,000. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Missouri

Springfield #1 Best City 50

Springfield

Missouri, USA

SafetyF
CostB
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,121
Median Income$49,311
Cost of Living90/100
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St. Louis #2 Best City 44

St. Louis

Missouri, USA

SafetyF
CostB
Growth50
Avg. Rent$1,439
Median Income$56,160
Cost of Living89/100
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University City #7 Best City

University City

Missouri, USA

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Cost—
Growth—
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Cape Girardeau #10 Best City

Cape Girardeau

Missouri, USA

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Jefferson City #11 Best City

Jefferson City

Missouri, USA

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Lee’s Summit #20 Best City

Lee’s Summit

Missouri, USA

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Register your LLC, Corporation, or Nonprofit in Missouri — here are the key state figures. Filings go through the Scott Fitzpatrick office.

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$50
State Filing Fee
4.95%
State Income Tax
4.23%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax

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