salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,760 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Missouri. It is number 115 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bellefontaine Neighbors
| Size | Bellefontaine Neighbors | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $904 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,235 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,262 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bellefontaine Neighbors overall?
Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bellefontaine Neighbors, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Life in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $1,052 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $99,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO?
Renting in Bellefontaine Neighbors costs a median of about $1,744 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,760 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bellefontaine Neighbors cheap or expensive?
Bellefontaine Neighbors is rated Expensive: rent takes 39.5% of the typical household income of $53,030. It ranks 115th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
The median homeowner in Bellefontaine Neighbors pays $1,727 a year in property taxes, about 1.73% of the median home value.
Is Bellefontaine Neighbors 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors?
The median home value in Bellefontaine Neighbors is $99,700, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.
10,498 people live in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Numbers are typical (middle) values.