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Cost of Living in Carytown, MO

Population: 319 | Missouri

92
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Carytown is 8% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
89
Home Values
85
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 92, Carytown, MO is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 17% above the Missouri state average of 75. Carytown is a small community of 319 residents.

The median household income in Carytown is $69,167, which is 8% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Joplin, MO-KS (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
$69,167
vs US Median ($75,149)
-8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$269,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$875/mo

Everyday Prices in Carytown

BLS Average Prices for the Joplin, MO-KS (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
-13% vs US

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