Cost of Living in Woodson Terrace, MO

Population 3,935 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

55
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Woodson Terrace is a smaller Missouri community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $49,650 and housing costs ($101,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Woodson Terrace sits roughly 9 miles northwest of St. Louis. Median home values run roughly 46% lower than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33
Rent 87

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

About the Cost of Living in Woodson Terrace

The median home value in Woodson Terrace is $100,600 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,146/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,650/year is 33% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, 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, Woodson Terrace has a cost of living index of 55 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$100,600
67% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$413,838
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
13% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
7.3x
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 62.8%
Renter-occupied 37.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,146
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,760/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
22.6 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.4%
Carpooled
10.8%
Walked
1.3%
Work from home
15.4%

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
$49,650
33% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,110
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
23% below avg
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.0%
Graduate degree 7.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.5
Male median age 31.9
Female median age 35.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Woodson Terrace, MO?

Woodson Terrace has a cost index of 55 (100 = national average). It is 45% below the national average.

What is average rent in Woodson Terrace, MO?

The median gross rent in Woodson Terrace is $1,146 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodson Terrace?

The median home value in Woodson Terrace is $100,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Woodson Terrace?

The median household income in Woodson Terrace is $49,650 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodson Terrace, MO?

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

Is Woodson Terrace, MO affordable?

Yes, Woodson Terrace is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 55 — about 45% below the US national average of 100.

Woodson Terrace at a Glance

Population
3,935
Median Income
$49,650
Home Value
$100,600
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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