Cost of Living in Slater, MO

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20%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
60%
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 Slater Missouri National
Cost of living8090100
Groceries9996100
Health care9597100
Housing4077100
Transportation9896100
Utilities9795100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9695100
Household Items9697100
Education & Childcare9895100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Slater is 11% lower than the Missouri average
  • The cost of living in Slater is 20% lower than the national average
  • Slater housing is 60% 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$68,673$5,723$1,602$2,060
      Renters$24,209$2,017$565$726

      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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      Slater, MO2,1638020.0%

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      Slater, MO2,1638020.0%
      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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