salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.5 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 70.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,440 a year. That is $36 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 123 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Creve Coeur?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Creve Coeur
| Size | Creve Coeur | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,409 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,627 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,868 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,984 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Creve Coeur
Life in Creve Coeur
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Creve Coeur?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,399 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $614,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Creve Coeur, MO?
Renting in Creve Coeur costs a median of about $1,861 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Creve Coeur?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,440 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Creve Coeur cheap or expensive?
Creve Coeur is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.3% of the typical household income of $137,172. It ranks 123rd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Creve Coeur?
The median homeowner in Creve Coeur pays $6,937 a year in property taxes, about 1.13% of the median home value.
Is Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur?
The median home value in Creve Coeur is $614,000, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
18,643 people live in Creve Coeur. Numbers are typical (middle) values.