Cost of Living in Marion County, MO

Modeled annual cost: $42,269.

Median family income: $77,421.

Affordability Snapshot

MO County Median

$43,629

State Rank

91thMost expensive counties in MO out of 115See Missouri county rankings

Median Income

$77,421

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Marion County, MO.

$12,627 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,269

Per year

  • Transport:$12,627
  • Taxes:$7,711
  • Healthcare:$7,418
  • Housing:$7,128
  • Food:$3,946
  • Other Costs:$3,438
  • 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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