salaryRent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,080 a year. That is $21 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 44 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Chillicothe?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Chillicothe
| Size | Chillicothe | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500+ | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $477 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $853 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $977 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,239 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Chillicothe
Life in Chillicothe
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chillicothe?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $196 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $127,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chillicothe, MO?
Renting in Chillicothe costs a median of about $1,077 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Chillicothe?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,080 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Chillicothe cheap or expensive?
Chillicothe is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $58,771. It ranks 44th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Chillicothe?
The median homeowner in Chillicothe pays $967 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe?
The median home value in Chillicothe is $127,000, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
8,923 people live in Chillicothe. Numbers are typical (middle) values.