Cost of Living in Curryville, MO

With a cost of living index of 58, Curryville, MO is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 42% cheaper than the national average and 17% below the Missouri state average of 75. Curryville is a small community of 214 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Curryville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $700 (47% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $58,900 (81% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Curryville is $47,500, which is 37% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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.