Cost of Living in Butler, MO

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17%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
47%
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 Butler Missouri National
Cost of living8390100
Groceries9796100
Health care9497100
Housing5377100
Transportation9696100
Utilities9695100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9695100
Household Items9797100
Education & Childcare8795100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Butler is 9% lower than the Missouri average
  • The cost of living in Butler is 17% lower than the national average
  • Butler housing is 47% 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$60,548$5,046$1,413$1,817
      Renters$38,099$3,175$889$1,143
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Butler is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Butler has a median income of about $60,548 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,413 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $38,099. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $889 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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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      Butler, MO4,2188317.5%

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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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