Cost of Living in Maryville, MO

Population 10,556 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

59
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Maryville's median household income of $48,099 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (26% here).

Geographically, Maryville lies roughly 85 miles north of the nearest major metro, Kansas City. Median home values run roughly 22% higher than Kansas City's $147,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 59
Rent 59

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

About the Cost of Living in Maryville

The median home value in Maryville is $178,900 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $780/month, 41% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,099/year is 36% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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, Maryville has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$178,900
41% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$218,992
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$780/mo
41% below avg
Zillow Rent
$773/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.1x
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 47.1%
Renter-occupied 52.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$780
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,394/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
12.4 min
54% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.2%
Carpooled
10.3%
Walked
2.2%
Work from home
5.0%

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
$48,099
36% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,804
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
28% below avg
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.1%
Graduate degree 12.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 25.3
Male median age 27.2
Female median age 24.3

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
11.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
1,464
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Maryville, MO?

Maryville has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.

What is average rent in Maryville, MO?

The median gross rent in Maryville is $780 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Maryville?

The median home value in Maryville is $178,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Maryville?

The median household income in Maryville is $48,099 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Maryville, MO?

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

Is Maryville, MO affordable?

Yes, Maryville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.

Maryville at a Glance

Population
10,556
Median Income
$48,099
Home Value
$178,900
Median Rent
$780/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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