Cost of Living in Park Hills, MO

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17%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
48%
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 Park Hills Missouri National
Cost of living8390100
Groceries9696100
Health care9797100
Housing5277100
Transportation9896100
Utilities9995100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9295100
Household Items9697100
Education & Childcare9695100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Park Hills is 8% lower than the Missouri average
  • The cost of living in Park Hills is 17% lower than the national average
  • Park Hills housing is 48% 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$65,273$5,439$1,523$1,958
      Renters$43,693$3,641$1,019$1,311
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Park Hills, MO, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Park Hills homeowners, is $65,273. This would allow for a maximum of $1,523 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $43,693 which would result in a maximum of $1,019 to be spent on rental 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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