Cost of Living in East Prairie, MO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
63.5
100 = national avg
-36.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$27,921
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$65,996
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing64.2
Food73.8
Transportation47.6
Healthcare79.1
Utilities77.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$677
per month
2 Bedroom
$888
per month
The overall cost of living index in East Prairie is 63.5, which is 36.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 64.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $27,921 per year to cover basic expenses.