Cost of Living in Howard County, MO

Modeled annual cost: $43,738.

Median family income: $78,773.

Affordability Snapshot

MO County Median

$43,629

State Rank

51thMost expensive counties in MO out of 115See Missouri county rankings

Median Income

$78,773

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Howard County, MO.

$14,501 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,738

Per year

  • Transport:$14,501
  • Taxes:$8,078
  • Housing:$7,500
  • Healthcare:$6,235
  • Food:$3,889
  • Other Costs:$3,536
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Missouri

1St. Francois County, MO
$40,306
2Washington County, MO
$40,420
3Pemiscot County, MO
$40,690
4Dunklin County, MO
$40,700
5Wright County, MO
$41,275

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