Missouri
R+19 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 86
4.7%
Income Tax
581
Violent Crime / 100K
75.3
Life Expectancy
$240K
Median Home
$1,050
Childcare / Mo
State Profile
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$2,112/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Near national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Well above national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Bottom tier
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Top-25 US airport by passengers
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
2.7/100K residents — Solid scene
Craft Distilleries
Strong spirits scene
Live Music
Kansas City jazz and BBQ; St. Louis heritage (Chuck Berry); Boulevard Brewing nationally known
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
Near-total ban; trigger law took effect after Dobbs
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
13 riverboat casinos. Sports betting passed via ballot measure in 2022, launched 2023.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
No state sex ed mandate
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Rebel Ridge Resort · Lake Lucerne Sun Club · Mid America Nudist Club
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Hunting & Outdoors
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Missouri has one of the lowest resident deer license costs in the country ($19). Strong trophy deer hunting in the river bottoms and agricultural edges.
Missouri Department of Conservation — Official Season Dates ↗Finding nearby venues...
From r/hunting
Hunters go 5 for 5 in Missouri's Inaugural Elk Season
This is much less about the hunt that actually happened, and much more about the fact that MO has restored elk to a population that is hunta...
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Our first elk down!! We grew up hunting in missouri ...
Our first elk down!! We grew up hunting in missouri dreaming of hunting out west. Buddy and myself hiked 49 miles around wilderness areas in...
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Can I hunt small game during Missouri's archery portion ...
Can I hunt small game during Missouri's archery portion with a 22 or shotgun with shot no larger than No. 4 or is it literally archery for ....
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Provide me with evidence and data to justify not managing ...
During the special CWD hunting season, all deer are tested. ... r/Hunting - Hunters go 5 for 5 in Missouri's Inaugural Elk Season - Congrats...
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Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+1% job growth · 3.2% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Well below avg (-0.36 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Most consumer fireworks legal statewide
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 37°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Scorpions
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Armadillo Leprosy Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
6.2% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Disabled vet property tax credit
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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What Residents Say
Moved to Missouri… did your paycheck end up higher or ...
I moved to Missouri this year and thought my checks would be pretty straightforward, but it’s a mixed bag. There’s state income tax here, and some ......
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Leaving Missouri, moving to Illinois, what do I need to do or ...
I moved from Illinois to Missouri and found it to be around the same, Missouri tax will get you one way or another....
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More expensive to live in missouri than kansas? : r/kansascity
I moved to Johnson county kansas in february 2019 to take care of my grandma and work. I live with her since she moved here and I recently learned that ......
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How Illinois and Kansas will benefit from Missouri income ...
Illinois (& Kansas) will be the big winner if Missouri eliminates its state income tax An underappreciated wrinkle in Missouri’s income tax elimination ......
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Living in IL vs. MO? : r/StLouis
Anyone here live in IL? Currently renting in downtown. We’re looking at homes on both sides of the river but haven’t really considered the taxes ......
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St. Louis Taxes - Cost of Living : r/StLouis
Missouri in general is a low-ish tax state though the St. Louis region levies a few taxes that probably bring it to average....
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Thinking of Move to AR from MO : r/Arkansas
MO gives no tax breaks; AR does. The cost of living is lower than NWA here, too. 135 Moved to Missouri... did your paycheck end up higher or ......
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Can someone explain why incomes are low but housing is ...
I fell in love with MO years ago and want to move. I am making just shy of 100k/yr working in Illinois. Comparable jobs in Missouri pay around 65-70k. All ......
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Living in Illinois but working in Missouri? : r/StLouis
MO will take less taxes than IL, so you will likely end up oweing IL when filing. How it used to work for me was say MO witheld $200, and IL ......
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I am moving to Missouri, I am looking for some advice
Cost of living is much lower in Missouri compared to the Pacific NW, and makes it that much more affordable. Missouri ranked #4 in the nation ......
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.