Cost of Living in Hartville, MO

With a cost of living index of 52, Hartville, MO is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 48% cheaper than the national average and 22% below the Missouri state average of 75. Hartville is a small community of 616 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Hartville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $385 (71% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $106,300 (65% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Hartville is $28,125, which is 63% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% 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.