Missouri vs Texas
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.225%
6.25%
+2.0 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,031
$1,170
+13% in Texas
Median Home Value
$227,000
$264,900
+17% in Texas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$67,449
$67,043
+1% in Missouri
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.7°F
67.2°F
+10.5°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Missouri/Texas — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.