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    Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in Missouri (2026 Rankings)

    Utility costs are a key part of your monthly budget. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Missouri by electricity rate as a proxy for overall cost of living. Lower rates mean more money in your pocket.

    St. LouisMO
    Kurby Score: 64
    Electricity Rate: 9.69¢/kWh
    Home Value: $155,000
    Population: 301,578
    Walk Score: 85/100
    AQI: 29
    IndependenceMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $150,800
    Population: 122,218
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 28
    ColumbiaMO
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $248,600
    Population: 126,172
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 28
    4
    LickingMO
    Kurby Score: 65
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $115,800
    Population: 2,784
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    5
    CantonMO
    Kurby Score: 66
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $104,000
    Population: 2,733
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    6
    SpringfieldMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $146,400
    Population: 168,873
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 28
    7
    Richmond HeightsMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $313,300
    Population: 9,186
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    8
    KennettMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $98,000
    Population: 10,383
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    9
    Pine LawnMO
    Kurby Score: 66
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $47,600
    Population: 2,772
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    10
    OwensvilleMO
    Kurby Score: 66
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $116,500
    Population: 2,800
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    11
    TiptonMO
    Kurby Score: 66
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $117,600
    Population: 2,738
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    12
    Blue SpringsMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $224,600
    Population: 58,720
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    13
    JoplinMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $147,000
    Population: 51,848
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    14
    Jefferson CityMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $189,200
    Population: 42,644
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    15
    Pleasant ValleyMO
    Kurby Score: 66
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $181,300
    Population: 2,748
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    16
    ManchesterMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $288,800
    Population: 18,240
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    17
    Lee's SummitMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $291,400
    Population: 101,728
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 28
    18
    O'FallonMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $283,600
    Population: 91,825
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 28
    19
    Des PeresMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $562,100
    Population: 9,140
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    20
    St. JosephMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $138,100
    Population: 72,198
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 28
    21
    St. CharlesMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $259,700
    Population: 70,687
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 28
    22
    Knob NosterMO
    Kurby Score: 66
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $161,700
    Population: 2,793
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    23
    ChesterfieldMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $437,000
    Population: 49,645
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    24
    Lemay CDPLemay CDP, MO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $135,300
    Population: 16,211
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42
    25
    FlorissantMO
    Kurby Score: 74
    Electricity Rate: 9.75¢/kWh
    Home Value: $125,200
    Population: 52,167
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 42

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