Cost of Living in St. Mary, MO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
83.8
100 = national avg
-16.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,873
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$87,153
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing70.8
Food93.9
Transportation87.9
Healthcare95.2
Utilities90.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$767
per month
2 Bedroom
$922
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Mary is 83.8, which is 16.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 70.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,873 per year to cover basic expenses.