Cost of Living in El Dorado Springs, MO

With a cost of living index of 61, El Dorado Springs, MO is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 39% cheaper than the national average and 13% below the Missouri state average of 75. El Dorado Springs is a small community of 3,545 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in El Dorado Springs's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $742 (44% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $83,700 (73% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in El Dorado Springs is $31,982, which is 57% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. 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.