Missouri City Named The 'Cheapest' Place To Live In The State

Finding a place to settle down and call home can be influenced by a variety of factors, with price arguably being one of if not the most important variable for many families searching for their forever home. While homes in some major cities come with a higher price tag, there are plenty of nearby towns and suburbs that won't be as hard on your wallet.

According to a list compiled by HomeSnacks , which analyzed census data on home prices, rents and incomes, the cheapest place to live in Missouri is Jennings , a small city outside of St. Louis with a median home price of $58,011, median rent of $857 and median income of $32,462. Here's what the site had to say about the most affordable place to live in the state:

"Jennings, located in the northern part of St. Louis County, MO, stands out for its affordability due to the Show Me State's lowest home values at $58,011. These home prices and reduced living costs make it a budget-friendly bastion. Its overall cost of living is 12.5% lower than the state average, making Jennings a frugal fortress for those planting their stakes in Missouri soil."

These are the 10 cheapest places to live in Missouri, according to HomeSnacks :

1. Jennings
2. Park Hills
3. St. Ann
4. Aurora
5. Webb City
6. West Plains
7. Bellefontaine Neighbors
8. Nevada
9. Bonne Terre
10. St. John

Read up on the full list of Missouri's cheapest places to live at homesnacks.com . You can also check out our previous coverage of the Missouri locale named the best county to live in .