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Is Bridgeton, MO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,51214% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,657about $6,471/month · 11% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$237,70029% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,480 a year. That is $29 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 98 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bridgeton
$1,512
Mexico
$759
Bolivar
$901
Town and Country
$2,162
Kearney
$1,768
Smithville
$1,463
Crestwood
$2,195

How much do households earn in Bridgeton?

Under $25k
13.8%
$25k–50k
28.9%
$50k–100k
28.0%
$100k–150k
16.4%
$150k+
9.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bridgeton

SizeBridgetonU.S. average
1 bedroom$738$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,307$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,287$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Bridgeton

🏛️ Property tax$3,411a year · 1.44% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$133a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bridgeton

Commute to work21.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bridgeton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $137 a month less.

Renting
$1,512
Owning
$1,649

Owning assumes a typical $237,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,770 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bridgeton, MO?

Renting in Bridgeton costs a median of about $1,512 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,480 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bridgeton cheap or expensive?

Bridgeton is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $77,657. It ranks 98th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bridgeton?

The median homeowner in Bridgeton pays $3,411 a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.

Is Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton?

The median home value in Bridgeton is $237,700, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

11,369 people live in Bridgeton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.