| Index | Armstrong | Missouri | National |
| Cost of living | 77 | 90 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Health care | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 30 | 77 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Household Items | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 98 | 95 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Renters | $39,505 | $3,292 | $922 | $1,185 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 10.85% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Missouri | 2% | 4.95% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Keytesville, MO | 337 | 77 | 23.1% |
| Clifton Hill, MO | 79 | 78 | 21.8% |
| Higbee, MO | 609 | 82 | 17.9% |
| Salisbury, MO | 1,631 | 83 | 17.1% |
| Huntsville, MO | 1,864 | 83 | 16.7% |
| Armstrong, MO | 269 | 77 | 22.9% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Industry, CA | 269 | 137 | 37.1% |
| Crystal Lake, IA | 269 | 83 | 16.7% |
| Lineville, IA | 269 | 77 | 23.1% |
| Magnolia, IL | 269 | 87 | 13.4% |
| Jeff, KY | 269 | 98 | 2.0% |
| Armstrong, MO | 269 | 77 | 22.9% |