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Is Battlefield, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,15234% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$101,964about $8,497/month · 17% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$255,60023% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (85.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,080 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Missouri. It is number 53 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Battlefield
$1,152
Pevely
$968
Sullivan
$981
Shrewsbury
$1,445
Greenwood
$2,001
Richmond
$782
Peculiar
$1,410

How much do households earn in Battlefield?

Under $25k
8.0%
$25k–50k
20.4%
$50k–100k
40.6%
$100k–150k
23.7%
$150k+
7.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Battlefield

SizeBattlefieldU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,173$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,146$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Battlefield overall?

Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
70
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
79
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Battlefield, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Battlefield

🏛️ Property tax$1,979a year · 0.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$136a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Battlefield

Commute to work21.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home85.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Battlefield?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $622 a month less.

Renting
$1,152
Owning
$1,774

Owning assumes a typical $255,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,560 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Battlefield, MO?

Renting in Battlefield costs a median of about $1,152 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

How much do I need to make to live in Battlefield?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,080 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Battlefield cheap or expensive?

Battlefield is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.6% of the typical household income of $101,964. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Battlefield?

The median homeowner in Battlefield pays $1,979 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.

Is Battlefield more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Missouri are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Battlefield?

The median home value in Battlefield is $255,600, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,165 people live in Battlefield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.