salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $28,360 a year. That is $14 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 5 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bonne Terre?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bonne Terre
| Size | Bonne Terre | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $667 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $699 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,021 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bonne Terre 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 Bonne Terre, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bonne Terre
Life in Bonne Terre
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bonne Terre?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $353 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $153,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bonne Terre, MO?
Renting in Bonne Terre costs a median of about $709 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Bonne Terre?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $28,360 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bonne Terre cheap or expensive?
Bonne Terre is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.1% of the typical household income of $49,804. It ranks 5th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bonne Terre?
The median homeowner in Bonne Terre pays $860 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.
Is Bonne Terre 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 Bonne Terre?
The median home value in Bonne Terre is $153,000, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,683 people live in Bonne Terre. Numbers are typical (middle) values.