Rolla is among the most budget-friendly places in the state and nation for residential care, with local assisted living facilities charging $2,075 per month for services. This is 31% lower than what’s typical for Missouri and less than half the national average of $4,500, and it's hundreds of dollars below the regional norm. Nearby cities generally have costlier care, including Columbia, where facilities charge $2,800 per month for services, and Springfield, where care costs exceed Rolla’s average by 57%. Similarly, in St. Louis, assisted living facilities charge about twice as much as facilities in Rolla, with care costs at $4,100, and in Kansas City, rates come in at $4,585.