Cost of Living in Stoutland, MO

With a cost of living index of 69, Stoutland, 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. Stoutland is a small community of 297 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Stoutland's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,042 (21% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $67,500 (78% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Stoutland is $37,188, which is 51% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 34% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.