Missouri is known as the Show-Me State, and we're about to show you why this state can be a great place to retire. Missouri delivers on that front if you like hot summers and cold winters. Missouri is filled with culture, from St. Louis to the smallest towns that know how to farm. You have a variety of activities to do when you're in this state, including resting peacefully in an area with a low cost of living. Read below to see how the cost of living in Missouri compares to the rest of the country.
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Overall, the cost of living is less than the rest of the country, almost 13 points below the national average. Where Missouri shines is its housing costs, which are nearly 22 points below the national average. Its rent is below the rest of the country, and its median home cost is almost $150K cheaper. While utilities are near the national average, they're still lower. Combined with the affordable homes Missouri offers, you might be able to retire in Missouri without paying too much. There's a reason why many are looking to Missouri as their retirement place. Here is why you should too.
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Whether you're comparing options for a parent or planning ahead for yourself, here's where to start by care level.
Assisted living provides personal care, meals, and daily support for seniors who need help with everyday tasks but not full medical supervision.
Memory care is a specialized type of senior living for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other cognitive decline.
Independent living is community housing for active seniors who want amenities, social life, and freedom from home upkeep without daily personal-care services.
Home care brings personal-care services and companionship into the senior's own home rather than moving them into a community.
A skilled nursing facility (SNF, often called a nursing home) provides 24-hour licensed medical care and rehabilitation for seniors with serious health conditions.
Senior apartments are age-restricted rental homes - typically for residents 55+ or 62+ - designed for older adults who live independently.
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