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Cost of Living in Longtown, MO

Population: 99 | Missouri

80
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Longtown is 20% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
41
Home Values
86
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 80, Longtown, MO is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and 6% above the Missouri state average of 75. Longtown is a small community of 99 residents.

The median household income in Longtown is $78,125, which is 4% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL (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
$78,125
vs US Median ($75,149)
+4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$125,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$809/mo

Everyday Prices in Longtown

BLS Average Prices for the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.41
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
-12% vs US

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