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Is Branson, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$93047% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$56,058about $4,672/month · 36% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$251,00025% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,200 a year. That is $18 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 21 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Branson
$930
St. Ann
$1,115
Union
$1,056
Jennings
$1,301
Fulton
$1,040
Eureka
$2,233
Festus
$1,020

How much do households earn in Branson?

Under $25k
22.6%
$25k–50k
27.1%
$50k–100k
32.7%
$100k–150k
6.6%
$150k+
6.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Branson

SizeBransonU.S. average
Studio$897$1,338
1 bedroom$1,012$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,047$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,299$1,698

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

How expensive is Branson 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 Branson, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Branson

🏛️ Property tax$1,571a year · 0.63% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$155a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Branson

Commute to work17.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home48.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line20.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Branson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $812 a month less.

Renting
$930
Owning
$1,742

Owning assumes a typical $251,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Branson, MO?

Renting in Branson costs a median of about $930 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,200 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Branson cheap or expensive?

Branson is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $56,058. It ranks 21st cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Branson?

The median homeowner in Branson pays $1,571 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.

Is Branson 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 Branson?

The median home value in Branson is $251,000, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.

12,817 people live in Branson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.