salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (87.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,800 a year. That is $42 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 141 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Crestwood?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Crestwood
| Size | Crestwood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $936 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,277 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,171 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Crestwood 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 Crestwood, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Crestwood
Life in Crestwood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crestwood?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $23 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $319,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Crestwood, MO?
Renting in Crestwood costs a median of about $2,195 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Crestwood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,800 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Crestwood cheap or expensive?
Crestwood is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $115,582. It ranks 141st cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Crestwood?
The median homeowner in Crestwood pays $3,247 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.
Is Crestwood 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 Crestwood?
The median home value in Crestwood is $319,600, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,295 people live in Crestwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.