Cost of Living in Whiteman AFB, MO

Population 3,713 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Whiteman AFB a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory.

Geographically, Whiteman AFB is about 45 miles east of Lee's Summit, the nearest large metro. Lee's Summit's typical home runs $313,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Rent 93

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

About the Cost of Living in Whiteman AFB

Median rent runs $1,217/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,250/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, 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, Whiteman AFB has a cost of living index of 93 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% less expensive.

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Whiteman AFB is a military installation

This location is a military installation. Civilian housing is primarily found in surrounding communities — here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

Warrensburg, MO

Median home: $216,900

Rent: $887/mo

Income: $57,232

Sedalia, MO

Median home: $136,500

Rent: $854/mo

Income: $50,668

Marshall, MO

Median home: $145,900

Rent: $769/mo

Income: $54,815

Grain Valley, MO

Median home: $269,800

Rent: $1,366/mo

Income: $87,266

Blue Springs, MO

Median home: $241,500

Rent: $1,213/mo

Income: $84,075

🏠 Housing

Median Rent

$1,217/mo

7% below avg

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 2.8%

Renter-occupied 97.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,217

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,831/mo

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

11.7 min

57% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

3.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

81.2%

Carpooled

12.4%

Walked

1.8%

Bicycle

0.7%

Work from home

3.9%

⚡ 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

$60,250

19% below avg

Per Capita Income

$24,671

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

15% below avg

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Labor Force Participation

78.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.8%

Graduate degree 6.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 22.3

Male median age 22

Female median age 23.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Whiteman AFB, MO?

Whiteman AFB has a cost index of 93 (100 = national average). It is 7% below the national average.

What is average rent in Whiteman AFB, MO?

The median gross rent in Whiteman AFB is $1,217 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the median income in Whiteman AFB?

The median household income in Whiteman AFB is $60,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Whiteman AFB, MO?

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

Is Whiteman AFB, MO affordable?

Whiteman AFB is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 93 (100 = US average).

Whiteman AFB at a Glance

Population: 3,713
Median Income: $60,250
Median Rent: $1,217/mo
Unemployment: 4.1%
Sales Tax: 8.4%

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