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Cost of Living in Armstrong, MO

Population: 340 | Missouri

96
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Armstrong is 4% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Armstrong, MO: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 96, Armstrong, MO is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 22% above the Missouri state average of 75. Armstrong is a small community of 340 residents.

The median household income in Armstrong is $39,667, which is 47% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Armstrong. The area sees an average annual temperature of 54°F, with summers averaging 76°F and winters around 31°F. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches spread over roughly 106 days.

Everyday prices in the Columbia, MO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$39,667
vs US Median ($75,149)
-47%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$627/mo

Everyday Prices in Armstrong

BLS Average Prices for the Columbia, MO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

Climate in Armstrong

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

54°F
Avg Temperature
41.8"
Rainfall / Year
106d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 37 42 54 65 75 84 88 86 79 67 53 41
Avg °F 28 32 43 54 65 74 77 76 68 56 43 33
Low °F 19 23 32 43 54 64 67 65 56 45 33 24
Rain" 1.5 1.9 3.0 4.4 5.5 5.1 4.6 3.9 4.0 3.2 2.6 2.1

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