Moving to Missouri from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Missouri? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Missouri, you would find that Missouri is 10.4% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly $53,321 in Missouri to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Missouri.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $53,321
To maintain the same standard of living in Missouri
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.6% less
Groceries
pay 7.2% less
Transportation
pay 8.3% more
Housing
pay 18.5% less
Childcare
pay 22.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.2% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Missouri compared to United States.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United States performs better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States performs better than Missouri across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Missouri generally does better on employment & economy, though United States leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States performs better than Missouri across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Washington | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Missouri than United States?
On average Missouri is about 29% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Missouri?
Budget about $13,330 for 3 months in Missouri (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Missouri?
From major Missouri cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in United States and Missouri are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Missouri compared to United States?
United States performs better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Missouri compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Columbia is 66°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Columbia receives around 46.3 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Missouri?
Both United States and Missouri share the same official language: English.
