Cost of Living in Missouri Cities
Statewide median rent is $1,033, median home value $230,300 and median household income $70,702. 38 cities with 20,000+ residents, largest first.
| City | Rent | Home value | Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | $1,238 | $242,900 | $69,166 | 510,612 |
| St. Louis, MO | $997 | $197,500 | $56,160 | 288,512 |
| Springfield, MO | $964 | $177,700 | $49,311 | 169,954 |
| Columbia, MO | $1,097 | $284,600 | $66,498 | 128,548 |
| Independence, MO | $1,109 | $172,900 | $60,339 | 121,740 |
| Lee's Summit, MO | $1,422 | $340,900 | $102,531 | 103,656 |
| O'Fallon, MO | $1,443 | $326,200 | $110,443 | 93,801 |
| St. Charles, MO | $1,251 | $298,700 | $85,937 | 71,508 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $898 | $154,200 | $57,956 | 71,236 |
| Blue Springs, MO | $1,277 | $263,100 | $88,920 | 59,965 |
| St. Peters, MO | $1,321 | $269,900 | $91,637 | 59,092 |
| Joplin, MO | $962 | $168,300 | $52,097 | 52,593 |
| Florissant, MO | $1,288 | $148,800 | $65,318 | 51,773 |
| Chesterfield, MO | $1,644 | $472,500 | $133,037 | 49,574 |
| Wentzville, MO | $1,345 | $331,300 | $112,394 | 47,061 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $802 | $218,700 | $66,371 | 42,488 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $876 | $196,300 | $55,658 | 40,344 |
| Oakville, MO | $1,091 | $318,600 | $106,362 | 35,333 |
| Wildwood, MO | $1,661 | $495,800 | $161,060 | 35,133 |
| University City, MO | $1,319 | $306,700 | $80,694 | 34,685 |
| Ballwin, MO | $1,418 | $377,100 | $124,626 | 31,279 |
| Liberty, MO | $1,160 | $283,300 | $88,542 | 30,689 |
| Mehlville, MO | $1,066 | $218,400 | $67,071 | 29,805 |
| Raytown, MO | $1,218 | $182,900 | $68,840 | 29,445 |
| Kirkwood, MO | $1,348 | $451,400 | $121,270 | 29,363 |
| Maryland Heights, MO | $1,312 | $227,000 | $86,436 | 27,880 |
| Gladstone, MO | $1,088 | $231,500 | $79,271 | 27,207 |
| Grandview, MO | $1,035 | $188,500 | $53,447 | 26,527 |
| Hazelwood, MO | $996 | $167,400 | $55,908 | 25,114 |
| Belton, MO | $1,290 | $203,200 | $69,226 | 25,008 |
| Nixa, MO | $1,083 | $258,700 | $83,385 | 24,836 |
| Raymore, MO | $1,303 | $339,100 | $104,447 | 24,526 |
| Webster Groves, MO | $1,650 | $387,600 | $115,227 | 23,712 |
| Ozark, MO | $1,097 | $254,800 | $74,182 | 22,417 |
| Sedalia, MO | $877 | $143,000 | $50,990 | 22,003 |
| Arnold, MO | $1,112 | $220,000 | $78,370 | 20,956 |
| Old Jamestown, MO | $1,835 | $236,100 | $99,521 | 20,651 |
| Rolla, MO | $789 | $187,000 | $46,204 | 20,287 |
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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