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Is Cameron, MO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,40720% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,642about $5,554/month · 23% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$193,50042% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 63% 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 $56,280 a year. That is $27 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 86 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Cameron
$1,407
Perryville
$1,078
Oak Grove
$1,155
Olivette
$1,649
Parkville
$1,285
Park Hills
$1,113
Carl Junction
$1,473

How much do households earn in Cameron?

Under $25k
15.0%
$25k–50k
24.6%
$50k–100k
41.7%
$100k–150k
7.5%
$150k+
5.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Cameron

SizeCameronU.S. average
1 bedroom$503$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,166$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,348$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Cameron

🏛️ Property tax$1,480a year · 0.76% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$147a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Cameron

Commute to work22.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cameron?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $64 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,407
Owning
$1,343

Owning assumes a typical $193,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,350 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cameron, MO?

Renting in Cameron costs a median of about $1,407 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,280 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Cameron cheap or expensive?

Cameron is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $66,642. It ranks 86th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Cameron?

The median homeowner in Cameron pays $1,480 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.

Is Cameron 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 Cameron?

The median home value in Cameron is $193,500, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,519 people live in Cameron. Numbers are typical (middle) values.