Cost of Living in Jackson County, MO

Modeled annual cost: $48,073.

Median family income: $88,669.

Affordability Snapshot

MO County Median

$43,629

State Rank

7thMost expensive counties in MO out of 115See Missouri county rankings

Median Income

$88,669

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Jackson County, MO.

$12,359 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,073

Per year

  • Housing:$12,359
  • Transport:$11,502
  • Taxes:$9,161
  • Healthcare:$5,468
  • Other Costs:$5,199
  • Food:$4,385
  • 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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