salaryRent 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.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,200 a year. That is $18 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 23 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dexter?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dexter
| Size | Dexter | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $484 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $807 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,069 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $946 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dexter 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 Dexter, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dexter
Life in Dexter
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dexter?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $3 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $137,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dexter, MO?
Renting in Dexter costs a median of about $955 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Dexter?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,200 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dexter cheap or expensive?
Dexter is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $55,760. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dexter?
The median homeowner in Dexter pays $1,249 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Dexter 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 Dexter?
The median home value in Dexter is $137,200, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
7,891 people live in Dexter. Numbers are typical (middle) values.