salaryRent is lower than in 51% 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 $65,040 a year. That is $31 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 108 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Belton?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Belton
| Size | Belton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,056 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,179 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,244 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,591 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,819 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Belton 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 Belton, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Belton
Life in Belton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Belton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $216 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $203,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Belton, MO?
Renting in Belton costs a median of about $1,626 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Belton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,040 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Belton cheap or expensive?
Belton is rated OK: rent takes 26.1% of the typical household income of $74,660. It ranks 108th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Belton?
The median homeowner in Belton pays $1,918 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Belton 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 Belton?
The median home value in Belton is $203,200, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
25,008 people live in Belton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.