Cost of Living in St. Thomas, MO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
108.3
100 = national avg
+8.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$47,638
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$112,600
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing96.9
Food110.6
Transportation121.1
Healthcare108.5
Utilities105.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$694
per month
2 Bedroom
$910
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Thomas is 108.3, which is 8.3% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 96.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,638 per year to cover basic expenses.