Missouri is a great place to live and has something for everyone. Cities, rural areas, culture, nature, sports, great food and so much more. Obviously, EVERYONE couldn't live here and still maintain the balance of calm, chaos, and adventure. However, visiting is another story. Here are some of the best things about living in Missouri and why the Show Me State is so awesome.

These are certainly some of the best things about living in Missouri. However, if city life isn’t your thing, you can live rurally and still be within driving distance.

The cost of living in Missouri is lower than the national average, especially in housing costs.

We get to enjoy the different activities that come with each season. Not to mention, fall and spring in Missouri are simply gorgeous!

Our waterways and lakes are abundant, with lots of opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating, floating, or just enjoying the beautiful views. (Pictured: Lake of the Ozarks)

Missouri's own, Budweiser has been around since 1876 and has become one of the highest-selling beers in the U.S. In addition, the state is sprinkled with a wide variety of craft beer sellers, and the amount of these smaller brewers is growing with the national craft beer craze.

Especially in Kansas City!

A lot of Missouri has not been urbanized. We have set aside state parks and nature conservancies, and even in the cities we have some of the most beautiful parks. (Pictured: Springfield Nature Walk)

Is Missouri a good place to live? We think so, especially because of the people. People from Missouri are unassuming and friendly. They are ready with a smile and a hello and are there for their neighbors and friends.

We know how to have fun! Besides the multitude of local festivals and other similar events, the Missouri State Fair (pictured) has been a yearly staple in Sedalia since 1901. In 2009, the fair had record attendance of nearly 340,000 people, and it won numerous awards at the annual conference of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. It was especially lauded for its promotion of agricultural exhibitors.

Perhaps one of the best reasons to move to Missoruri, especially if you have kids or are thinking about starting a family. Besides great schools from kindergarten through college, our libraries are first-rate and the museums unparalleled. (Pictured: University of Missouri, Columbia)

So many beautiful views throughout the state! (Pictured: Sunset at Table Rock Lake)

All of Missouri’s 114 counties as well as the independent city of St. Louis have listings in the National Register of Historic Places. (Pictured: Historic Samuel Cupples House)

Missouri wine country has been booming for many years and its growth is unprecedented. In 2016, Missouri's winery count was over 126! The three largest wineries in Missouri are St. James Winery, Stone Hill Winery, and Les Bourgeois Winery (pictured).

The benefit of being a farm-rich state is that we have a multitude of farmer’s markets featuring fresh produce grown by local farmers. You can even find them in the cities.

What are some other benefits of living in Missouri? Are these the best things about Missouri, or do you have another item to add to the list? Let us know in the comments below!

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