Cost of Living in Oak Ridge, MO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
97.3
100 = national avg
-2.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,834
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,244
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing87.1
Food102.4
Transportation104.8
Healthcare101.9
Utilities98.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$807
per month
2 Bedroom
$992
per month
The overall cost of living index in Oak Ridge is 97.3, which is 2.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,834 per year to cover basic expenses.