Cost of Living in Clinton, MO: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$77656% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$55,273about $4,606/month · 37% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$155,40053% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 13.6 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,040 a year. That is $15 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 8 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clinton

$776

$1,147

$1,681

$1,935

$2,007

$1,077

$1,853

How much do households earn in Clinton?

Under $25k

27.5%

$25k–50k

26.6%

$50k–100k

35.8%

$100k–150k

5.4%

$150k+

1.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 6.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clinton

Size	Clinton	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$512	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$713	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,149	$1,698

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

How expensive is Clinton overall?

Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clinton, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Clinton

🏛️ Property tax$1,316a year · 0.85% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$138a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clinton

Commute to work13.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree15.7%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home67.4%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line15.2%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clinton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $302 a month less.

Renting

$776

Owning

$1,078

Owning assumes a typical $155,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,540 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clinton, MO?

Renting in Clinton costs a median of about $776 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,040 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clinton cheap or expensive?

Clinton is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $55,273. It ranks 8th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clinton?

The median homeowner in Clinton pays $1,316 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.

Is Clinton 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 Clinton?

The median home value in Clinton is $155,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

9,065 people live in Clinton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Clinton, MO expensive to live in?