| Index | Stark City | Missouri | National |
| Cost of living | 94 | 90 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Health care | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | n/a | 77 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 92 | 95 | 100 |
| Household Items | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 91 | 95 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $66,204 | $5,517 | $1,545 | $1,986 |
| Renters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
| Ritchey, MO | 55 | 74 | 26.1% |
| Sarcoxie, MO | 1,642 | 79 | 21.5% |
| Wentworth, MO | 111 | 79 | 21.2% |
| Purdy, MO | 1,346 | 79 | 21.0% |
| Wheaton, MO | 513 | 79 | 20.6% |
| Stark City, MO | 139 | 94 | 5.5% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Aleknagik, AK | 139 | 118 | 17.8% |
| Fort Greely, AK | 139 | 118 | 18.0% |
| Washington, AR | 139 | 89 | 11.1% |
| Tupman, CA | 139 | 99 | 0.8% |
| Bradgate, IA | 139 | 72 | 27.8% |
| Stark City, MO | 139 | 94 | 5.5% |