Cost of Living in Grandview, MO

Population 25,821 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

64
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Grandview cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $171,000, rents near $1,007 a month.

Located 8 miles west of Lee's Summit, Grandview falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Lee's Summit's $313,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 56
Rent 77

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

About the Cost of Living in Grandview

The median home value in Grandview is $171,200 — 44% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,007/month, 23% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,431/year is 28% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, 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, Grandview has a cost of living index of 64 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$171,200
44% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$211,207
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
23% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,316/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.2x
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 50.5%
Renter-occupied 49.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,007
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,621/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
23.8 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.1%
Carpooled
10.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
13.4%

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
$53,431
28% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,355
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
17% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.5%
Graduate degree 7.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.3
Male median age 33.2
Female median age 37.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
46.8%
Good air days/yr
155
Max AQI recorded
313
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

79%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
4,256
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Grandview, MO?

Grandview has a cost index of 64 (100 = national average). It is 36% below the national average.

What is average rent in Grandview, MO?

The median gross rent in Grandview is $1,007 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Grandview?

The median home value in Grandview is $171,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Grandview?

The median household income in Grandview is $53,431 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Grandview, MO?

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

Is Grandview, MO affordable?

Yes, Grandview is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 64 — about 36% below the US national average of 100.

Grandview at a Glance

Population
25,821
Median Income
$53,431
Home Value
$171,200
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
Unemployment
5.6%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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