Cost of Living in Wellston, MO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
82.9
100 = national avg
-17.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,460
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$86,178
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing101.4
Food80.2
Transportation60.3
Healthcare84.1
Utilities88.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$995
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,218
per month
The overall cost of living index in Wellston is 82.9, which is 17.1% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 101.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,460 per year to cover basic expenses.