Missouri vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.225%
6.5%
+2.3 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,031
$1,858
+80% in Washington
Median Home Value
$227,000
$912,100
+302% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$67,449
$121,984
+81% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.7°F
53.5°F
+3.2°F in Missouri
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Missouri/Washington — 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.