Cost of Living in Harrisonville, MO

Population 10,002 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

63
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Harrisonville is a smaller Missouri community of around 10000 residents, where median household incomes of $60,727 and housing costs ($190,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Harrisonville sits roughly 20 miles south of Lee's Summit. Median home values run roughly 39% lower than Lee's Summit's $313,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 62
Rent 65

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

About the Cost of Living in Harrisonville

The median home value in Harrisonville is $190,300 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $853/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,727/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, 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, Harrisonville has a cost of living index of 63 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$190,300
38% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$287,005
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$853/mo
35% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.6x
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 58.1%
Renter-occupied 41.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$853
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,467/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
28.7 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
88.3%
Carpooled
3.6%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
2.4%
Work from home
4.7%

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
$60,727
19% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,654
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
59% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.8%
Graduate degree 7.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.8
Male median age 33.2
Female median age 44.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
72.9%
Good air days/yr
143
Max AQI recorded
135
PM2.5 days
197
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

77%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
7
Public schools
2,395
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Harrisonville, MO?

Harrisonville has a cost index of 63 (100 = national average). It is 37% below the national average.

What is average rent in Harrisonville, MO?

The median gross rent in Harrisonville is $853 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Harrisonville?

The median home value in Harrisonville is $190,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Harrisonville?

The median household income in Harrisonville is $60,727 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Harrisonville, MO?

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

Is Harrisonville, MO affordable?

Yes, Harrisonville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 63 — about 37% below the US national average of 100.

Harrisonville at a Glance

Population
10,002
Median Income
$60,727
Home Value
$190,300
Median Rent
$853/mo
Unemployment
7.6%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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