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Is Dardenne Prairie, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 12 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,5979% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$164,471about $13,706/month · 89% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$432,00030% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (91.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 55.1% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,880 a year. That is $31 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 106 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dardenne Prairie
$1,597
Moberly
$998
Marshall
$1,336
Neosho
$1,181
Webb City
$1,125
Festus
$1,020
Eureka
$2,233

How much do households earn in Dardenne Prairie?

Under $25k
2.5%
$25k–50k
12.4%
$50k–100k
22.7%
$100k–150k
29.2%
$150k+
32.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 61.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Dardenne Prairie overall?

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

Housing
70
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
79
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Dardenne Prairie

🏛️ Property tax$4,569a year · 1.06% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$141a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dardenne Prairie

Commute to work24 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree55.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dardenne Prairie?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,400 a month less.

Renting
$1,597
Owning
$2,997

Owning assumes a typical $432,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,200 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dardenne Prairie, MO?

Renting in Dardenne Prairie costs a median of about $1,597 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

How much do I need to make to live in Dardenne Prairie?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,880 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dardenne Prairie cheap or expensive?

Dardenne Prairie is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.7% of the typical household income of $164,471. It ranks 106th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dardenne Prairie?

The median homeowner in Dardenne Prairie pays $4,569 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.

Is Dardenne Prairie 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 Dardenne Prairie?

The median home value in Dardenne Prairie is $432,000, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

13,503 people live in Dardenne Prairie. Numbers are typical (middle) values.