Travel Nursing in Independence, MO

Travel nursing in Independence, MO — what it costs to live there and 7 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Independence

7 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Independence

Prices in Missouri run 9% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall90.89% lower
Housing69.930% lower
Utilities79.421% lower
Groceries and goods96.34% lower
Services95.25% lower

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Independence

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$970HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,060HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,210HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,580HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,323Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a Missouri nursing license?
Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Independence expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Missouri runs housing 30% below and utilities 21% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Independence?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Independence is $1,060 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 7 furnished places here.