Most affordable towns in Missouri, 2026

Marshfield is the most affordable ranked town in Missouri. The score uses rent, the regional price level, state and local taxes, and electricity. A lower score is more affordable.

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1. #1 in Missouri · National #288

   Marshfield

   Rent share 12.6% · Price level 88.6 · Score 0.223

   Median rent is $710 a month and median income is $67,642, so rent is 12.6% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Springfield, MO metro price level is 88.6 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is rent share and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

2. #2 in Missouri · National #296

   Neosho

   Rent share 15.4% · Price level 85.7 · Score 0.224

   Median rent is $745 a month and median income is $57,891, so rent is 15.4% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Joplin, MO-KS metro price level is 85.7 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

3. #3 in Missouri · National #306

   Jackson

   Rent share 14.0% · Price level 86.1 · Score 0.227

   Median rent is $900 a month and median income is $77,105, so rent is 14.0% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro price level is 86.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

4. #4 in Missouri · National #324

   Macon

   Rent share 13.2% · Price level 90.8 · Score 0.229

   Median rent is $680 a month and median income is $61,642, so rent is 13.2% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Missouri state price level is 90.8 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is rent share and its heaviest mark is electricity price.

5. #5 in Missouri · National #349

   Willard

   Rent share 14.0% · Price level 88.6 · Score 0.233

   Median rent is $984 a month and median income is $84,600, so rent is 14.0% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Springfield, MO metro price level is 88.6 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

6. #6 in Missouri · National #354

   Kennett

   Rent share 14.9% · Price level 90.8 · Score 0.233

   Median rent is $651 a month and median income is $52,500, so rent is 14.9% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Missouri state price level is 90.8 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is rent share and its heaviest mark is electricity price.

7. #7 in Missouri · National #357

   Battlefield

   Rent share 13.2% · Price level 88.6 · Score 0.234

   Median rent is $1,042 a month and median income is $94,542, so rent is 13.2% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Springfield, MO metro price level is 88.6 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is rent share and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

8. #8 in Missouri · National #368

   Jefferson City

   Rent share 14.5% · Price level 88.0 · Score 0.236

   Median rent is $802 a month and median income is $66,371, so rent is 14.5% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Jefferson City, MO metro price level is 88.0 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

9. #9 in Missouri · National #381

   Savannah

   Rent share 16.3% · Price level 86.4 · Score 0.239

   Median rent is $852 a month and median income is $62,535, so rent is 16.3% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Joseph, MO-KS metro price level is 86.4 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

10. #10 in Missouri · National #445

    Richmond

    Rent share 14.5% · Price level 92.5 · Score 0.251

    Median rent is $722 a month and median income is $59,556, so rent is 14.5% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Kansas City, MO-KS metro price level is 92.5 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is rent share and its heaviest mark is electricity price.

11. #11 in Missouri · National #476

    Mexico

    Rent share 16.2% · Price level 90.8 · Score 0.256

    Median rent is $686 a month and median income is $50,873, so rent is 16.2% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Missouri state price level is 90.8 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is electricity price.

12. #12 in Missouri · National #481

    Odessa

    Rent share 12.8% · Price level 92.5 · Score 0.257

    Median rent is $1,063 a month and median income is $100,022, so rent is 12.8% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Kansas City, MO-KS metro price level is 92.5 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is rent share and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

13. #13 in Missouri · National #484

    Nixa

    Rent share 15.6% · Price level 88.6 · Score 0.257

    Median rent is $1,083 a month and median income is $83,385, so rent is 15.6% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Springfield, MO metro price level is 88.6 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

14. #14 in Missouri · National #504

    Trenton

    Rent share 16.9% · Price level 90.8 · Score 0.259

    Median rent is $703 a month and median income is $50,015, so rent is 16.9% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Missouri state price level is 90.8 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is electricity price.

15. #15 in Missouri · National #531

    Boonville

    Rent share 16.3% · Price level 89.4 · Score 0.262

    Median rent is $767 a month and median income is $56,429, so rent is 16.3% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Columbia, MO metro price level is 89.4 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

16. #16 in Missouri · National #567

    Clinton

    Rent share 16.4% · Price level 90.8 · Score 0.265

    Median rent is $702 a month and median income is $51,250, so rent is 16.4% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Missouri state price level is 90.8 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is electricity price.

17. #17 in Missouri · National #588

    Marshall

    Rent share 16.8% · Price level 90.8 · Score 0.268

    Median rent is $761 a month and median income is $54,437, so rent is 16.8% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Missouri state price level is 90.8 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is electricity price.

18. #18 in Missouri · National #606

    Bonne Terre

    Rent share 16.7% · Price level 90.8 · Score 0.270

    Median rent is $641 a month and median income is $46,179, so rent is 16.7% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Missouri state price level is 90.8 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

19. #19 in Missouri · National #619

    Chillicothe

    Rent share 17.2% · Price level 90.8 · Score 0.272

    Median rent is $782 a month and median income is $54,493, so rent is 17.2% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Missouri state price level is 90.8 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is electricity price.

20. #20 in Missouri · National #623

    Parkville

    Rent share 8.1% · Price level 92.5 · Score 0.272

    Median rent is $1,162 a month and median income is $171,271, so rent is 8.1% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Kansas City, MO-KS metro price level is 92.5 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is rent share and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

21. #21 in Missouri · National #668

    Pleasant Hill

    Rent share 14.7% · Price level 92.5 · Score 0.278

    Median rent is $1,174 a month and median income is $95,602, so rent is 14.7% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Kansas City, MO-KS metro price level is 92.5 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is rent share and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

22. #22 in Missouri · National #671

    Kearney

    Rent share 14.5% · Price level 92.5 · Score 0.278

    Median rent is $1,251 a month and median income is $103,622, so rent is 14.5% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Kansas City, MO-KS metro price level is 92.5 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is rent share and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

23. #23 in Missouri · National #688

    Excelsior Springs

    Rent share 16.1% · Price level 92.5 · Score 0.280

    Median rent is $975 a month and median income is $72,609, so rent is 16.1% of income, under the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Kansas City, MO-KS metro price level is 92.5 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is rent share and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

24. #24 in Missouri · National #692

    Webb City

    Rent share 18.5% · Price level 85.7 · Score 0.280

    Median rent is $1,008 a month and median income is $65,469, so rent is 18.5% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The Joplin, MO-KS metro price level is 85.7 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is tax burden.

25. #25 in Missouri · National #707

    St. Joseph

    Rent share 18.6% · Price level 86.4 · Score 0.282

    Median rent is $898 a month and median income is $57,956, so rent is 18.6% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Joseph, MO-KS metro price level is 86.4 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is electricity price.

Least affordable 10

1. #141 in Missouri · National #3624

   Glasgow Village

   Rent share 49.9% · Price level 95.1 · Score 0.496

   Median rent is $1,229 a month and median income is $29,530, so rent is 49.9% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Louis, MO-IL metro price level is 95.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is rent share.

2. #140 in Missouri · National #3555

   Valley Park

   Rent share 25.5% · Price level 95.1 · Score 0.491

   Median rent is $1,443 a month and median income is $67,898, so rent is 25.5% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Louis, MO-IL metro price level is 95.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is rent share.

3. #139 in Missouri · National #3394

   Ferguson

   Rent share 28.3% · Price level 95.1 · Score 0.479

   Median rent is $1,119 a month and median income is $47,524, so rent is 28.3% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Louis, MO-IL metro price level is 95.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is rent share.

4. #138 in Missouri · National #3382

   Berkeley

   Rent share 29.1% · Price level 95.1 · Score 0.478

   Median rent is $1,074 a month and median income is $44,265, so rent is 29.1% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Louis, MO-IL metro price level is 95.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is rent share.

5. #137 in Missouri · National #3374

   Jennings

   Rent share 29.6% · Price level 95.1 · Score 0.478

   Median rent is $961 a month and median income is $38,984, so rent is 29.6% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Louis, MO-IL metro price level is 95.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is rent share.

6. #136 in Missouri · National #3356

   Bellefontaine Neighbors

   Rent share 28.1% · Price level 95.1 · Score 0.477

   Median rent is $1,151 a month and median income is $49,170, so rent is 28.1% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Louis, MO-IL metro price level is 95.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is rent share.

7. #135 in Missouri · National #3150

   St. John

   Rent share 25.9% · Price level 95.1 · Score 0.462

   Median rent is $1,159 a month and median income is $53,755, so rent is 25.9% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Louis, MO-IL metro price level is 95.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is rent share.

8. #134 in Missouri · National #3078

   Spanish Lake

   Rent share 24.9% · Price level 95.1 · Score 0.457

   Median rent is $1,160 a month and median income is $55,920, so rent is 24.9% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Louis, MO-IL metro price level is 95.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is rent share.

9. #133 in Missouri · National #2924

   Florissant

   Rent share 23.7% · Price level 95.1 · Score 0.444

   Median rent is $1,288 a month and median income is $65,318, so rent is 23.7% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Louis, MO-IL metro price level is 95.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is rent share.

10. #132 in Missouri · National #2909

    Weldon Spring

    Rent share 21.2% · Price level 95.1 · Score 0.443

    Median rent is $2,800 a month and median income is $158,548, so rent is 21.2% of income, over the 17.9% median for ranked towns in Missouri. The St. Louis, MO-IL metro price level is 95.1 (U.S. = 100). Residential electricity is 16.09 cents per kWh. Among ranked U.S. towns, its lightest mark is regional price level and its heaviest mark is rent share.

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