Cost of Living in Cuba, MO
Population 3,172 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $44,217, median household incomes in Cuba land roughly 41% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Geographically, Cuba is about 75 miles southwest of St. Louis, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 8% lower than St. Louis' $185,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Cuba
The median home value in Cuba is $171,000 — 44% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $840/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $44,217/year is 41% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, below 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, Cuba has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.
Cuba has limited residential data
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Cuba, MO?
Cuba has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.
What is average rent in Cuba, MO?
The median gross rent in Cuba is $840 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Cuba?
The median home value in Cuba is $171,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Cuba?
The median household income in Cuba is $44,217 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Cuba, MO?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cuba is 8.4%. The Missouri state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Cuba, MO affordable?
Yes, Cuba is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.
Cuba at a Glance
- Population
- 3,172
- Median Income
- $44,217
- Home Value
- $171,000
- Median Rent
- $840/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.0%
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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