Cost of Living in Country Club, MO

Population 3,171 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Country Club stay well under national norms: a median home value of $206,000 against median household incomes of $82,614 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Missouri.

Country Club is about 50 miles north of Kansas City, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 40% higher than Kansas City's $147,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 68
Rent 86

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Country Club

The median home value in Country Club is $206,200 — 32% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,130/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,614/year is 11% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Missouri's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Country Club has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$206,200
32% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$183,238
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
14% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.0%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$623
1 BR
$668
2 BR
$826
3 BR
$1,142
4 BR
$1,311
Owner-occupied 69.0%
Renter-occupied 31.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,130
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,744/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
20.5 min
24% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.1%
Carpooled
7.5%
Work from home
8.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 4.2%
Avg local rate 4.1%
Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$82,614
11% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,964
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
12% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.0%
Graduate degree 12.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.5
Male median age 38
Female median age 35.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
72.1%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
244
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Country Club, MO?

Country Club has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Country Club, MO?

The median gross rent in Country Club is $1,130 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Country Club?

The median home value in Country Club is $206,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Country Club?

The median household income in Country Club is $82,614 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Country Club, MO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Country Club is 8.4%. The Missouri state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Country Club, MO affordable?

Yes, Country Club is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

Country Club at a Glance

Population
3,171
Median Income
$82,614
Home Value
$206,200
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
Unemployment
5.4%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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