Cost of Living in Breckenridge Hills, MO

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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
41%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Breckenridge Hills Missouri National
Cost of living8690100
Groceries9996100
Health care9897100
Housing5977100
Transportation9596100
Utilities9395100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9995100
Household Items9897100
Education & Childcare9795100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Breckenridge Hills is 5% lower than the Missouri average
  • The cost of living in Breckenridge Hills is 14% lower than the national average
  • Breckenridge Hills housing is 41% lower than the national average
  • Missouri general sales tax is 17% lower than the national average
  • Missouri state income tax is 23% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$86,624$7,219$2,021$2,599
      Renters$50,092$4,174$1,169$1,503
      The affordability of the housing market in Breckenridge Hills, MO as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Breckenridge Hills homeowners, the median income is $86,624. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,021 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $50,092. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,169 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Missouri Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Missouri 4.225% 10.85%

      Missouri Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Missouri 2% 4.95%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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