Cost of Living in Missouri
29 cities • 2,317,813 total population • 2026 Data
$81,938
Avg. Median Income
+6% vs national
$1,153
Avg. Median Rent
-14% vs national
$249,138
Avg. Home Value
-27% vs national
3.9%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Missouri has 29 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 2,317,813 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $81,938, which is 6% above the national median.
Rent averages $1,153 per month, and the average home value is $249,138. The largest city is Kansas City, while Jefferson City offers the lowest rent and Wildwood has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Missouri
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson City | $766 | $67,205 | $208,000 |
| 2 | Cape Girardeau | $855 | $54,870 | $186,100 |
| 3 | St. Joseph | $884 | $55,578 | $144,200 |
| 4 | Joplin | $889 | $51,154 | $159,700 |
| 5 | Springfield | $920 | $45,984 | $165,200 |
Most Expensive Cities in Missouri
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildwood | $1,575 | $157,750 | $472,800 |
| 2 | Chesterfield | $1,553 | $133,380 | $458,000 |
| 3 | O'Fallon | $1,400 | $107,203 | $305,100 |
| 4 | Ballwin | $1,386 | $121,170 | $353,400 |
| 5 | Lee's Summit | $1,382 | $104,989 | $313,200 |
Highest Income Cities in Missouri
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildwood | $157,750 | $1,575 | 35,168 |
| 2 | Chesterfield | $133,380 | $1,553 | 49,591 |
| 3 | Ballwin | $121,170 | $1,386 | 30,835 |
| 4 | Kirkwood | $117,439 | $1,293 | 29,302 |
| 5 | Wentzville | $111,409 | $1,264 | 45,734 |
All Cities in Missouri
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 508,233 | $67,449 | $1,186 | $227,000 |
| St. Louis | 293,109 | $55,279 | $978 | $185,100 |
| Springfield | 169,432 | $45,984 | $920 | $165,200 |
| Columbia | 127,200 | $64,488 | $1,067 | $268,300 |
| Independence | 121,944 | $59,480 | $1,061 | $166,400 |
| Lee's Summit | 102,583 | $104,989 | $1,382 | $313,200 |
| O'Fallon | 92,697 | $107,203 | $1,400 | $305,100 |
| St. Joseph | 71,542 | $55,578 | $884 | $144,200 |
| St. Charles | 71,048 | $85,522 | $1,186 | $280,800 |
| Blue Springs | 59,416 | $84,075 | $1,213 | $241,500 |
| St. Peters | 58,200 | $89,827 | $1,291 | $252,800 |
| Joplin | 52,218 | $51,154 | $889 | $159,700 |
| Florissant | 51,915 | $66,344 | $1,259 | $136,200 |
| Chesterfield | 49,591 | $133,380 | $1,553 | $458,000 |
| Wentzville | 45,734 | $111,409 | $1,264 | $302,700 |
| Jefferson City | 42,565 | $67,205 | $766 | $208,000 |
| Cape Girardeau | 40,047 | $54,870 | $855 | $186,100 |
| Wildwood | 35,168 | $157,750 | $1,575 | $472,800 |
| Oakville | 35,166 | $103,125 | $1,083 | $292,500 |
| University City | 34,655 | $76,466 | $1,265 | $285,100 |
| Ballwin | 30,835 | $121,170 | $1,386 | $353,400 |
| Liberty | 30,446 | $95,425 | $1,164 | $267,900 |
| Raytown | 29,593 | $67,227 | $1,213 | $162,000 |
| Kirkwood | 29,302 | $117,439 | $1,293 | $421,500 |
| Mehlville | 29,089 | $65,395 | $1,029 | $210,200 |
| Maryland Heights | 27,981 | $86,485 | $1,217 | $215,300 |
| Gladstone | 27,069 | $72,134 | $1,095 | $217,900 |
| Grandview | 25,821 | $53,431 | $1,007 | $171,200 |
| Hazelwood | 25,214 | $55,930 | $956 | $154,900 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.