Cost of Living in Sunrise Beach, MO

With a cost of living index of 88, Sunrise Beach, MO is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 12% cheaper than the national average and 13% above the Missouri state average of 75. Sunrise Beach is a small community of 398 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Sunrise Beach's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,156 (12% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $250,000 (18% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.9x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Sunrise Beach is $50,625, which is 33% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% 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.