Cost of Living in Walnut Grove, MO

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16%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
44%
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 Walnut Grove Missouri National
Cost of living8490100
Groceries9596100
Health care9397100
Housing5677100
Transportation9696100
Utilities9595100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9495100
Household Items9597100
Education & Childcare10095100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Walnut Grove is 7% lower than the Missouri average
  • The cost of living in Walnut Grove is 16% lower than the national average
  • Walnut Grove housing is 44% 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$81,272$6,773$1,896$2,438
      Renters$29,387$2,449$686$882

      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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