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Cost of Living First Quarter 2025
Missouri had the fourth lowest cost of living in the United States for the first quarter in 2025. In general, the most expensive areas to live were Hawaii, Alaska, the Northeast, and the West Coast. The least expensive areas were Midwest and Southern states. MERIC derives the cost of living index for each state by averaging the indices of participating cities and metropolitan areas in that state. Missouri’s cost of living index for first quarter 2025 was 88.0.
Missouri had the fourth lowest cost of living in the United States for the first quarter in 2025. In general, the most expensive areas to live were Hawaii, Alaska, the Northeast, and the West Coast. The least expensive areas were Midwest and Southern states. MERIC derives the cost of living index for each state by averaging the indices of participating cities and metropolitan areas in that state. Missouri’s cost of living index for first quarter 2025 was 88.0.
Father's Day Fun Facts
Father's Day is a day to honor the men and father figures who have made a difference in our lives. Three of every four people plan to celebrate Father's Day this year. Shop in one of the over 350 hardware stores in Missouri to find the perfect gift! Click on the link above to see other fun facts about this holiday.
Father's Day is a day to honor the men and father figures who have made a difference in our lives. Three of every four people plan to celebrate Father's Day this year. Shop in one of the over 350 hardware stores in Missouri to find the perfect gift! Click on the link above to see other fun facts about this holiday.
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