salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,560 a year. That is $25 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 73 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Black Jack?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Black Jack
| Size | Black Jack | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,214 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,023 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Black Jack 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 Black Jack, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Black Jack
Life in Black Jack
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Black Jack?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $50 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $193,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Black Jack, MO?
Renting in Black Jack costs a median of about $1,289 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Black Jack?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,560 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Black Jack cheap or expensive?
Black Jack is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $84,480. It ranks 73rd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Black Jack?
The median homeowner in Black Jack pays $2,904 a year in property taxes, about 1.50% of the median home value.
Is Black Jack 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 Black Jack?
The median home value in Black Jack is $193,000, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
6,589 people live in Black Jack. Numbers are typical (middle) values.