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Moving from South Dakota to Missouri
A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, Mount Rushmore, banking & ranching. vs. Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.
South Dakota
Capital: Pierre
Median household income $71,810 · winter low 6°F · 218 sunny days
No income tax, Mount Rushmore, banking & ranching.
Missouri
Capital: Jefferson City
Median household income $65,920 · winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days
Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.
Missouri has an overall price level 90.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.
Summer high 88°F · Winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days/yr.
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Is it cheaper to live in Missouri than South Dakota?
Missouri's overall price level is roughly 89.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 88.7 for South Dakota, based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.
What's the income tax difference?
South Dakota tops out at 0% income tax. Missouri tops out at 4.7%.
How long do I have to register my vehicle in Missouri?
Most Missouri residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.