Cost of Living in Ste. Genevieve, MO

With a cost of living index of 69, Ste. Genevieve, MO is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 31% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the Missouri state average of 75. Ste. Genevieve is a small community of 4,996 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Ste. Genevieve's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $761 (42% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $164,600 (46% 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 Ste. Genevieve is $43,856, which is 42% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% 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.