salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,920 a year. That is $28 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 95 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Carl Junction?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Carl Junction
| Size | Carl Junction | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $941 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Carl Junction 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 Carl Junction, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Carl Junction
Life in Carl Junction
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Carl Junction?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $42 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $218,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Carl Junction, MO?
Renting in Carl Junction costs a median of about $1,473 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Carl Junction?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,920 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Carl Junction cheap or expensive?
Carl Junction is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.8% of the typical household income of $89,385. It ranks 95th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Carl Junction?
The median homeowner in Carl Junction pays $1,724 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Carl Junction 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 Carl Junction?
The median home value in Carl Junction is $218,300, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,339 people live in Carl Junction. Numbers are typical (middle) values.