Cost of Living in Blue Eye, MO

With a cost of living index of 68, Blue Eye, MO is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the Missouri state average of 75. Blue Eye is a small community of 413 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Blue Eye's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $849 (36% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $128,100 (58% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Blue Eye is $31,250, which is 58% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 33% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.