salaryRent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. It is a highly educated city: 59.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,600 a year. That is $26 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 80 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ellisville?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ellisville
| Size | Ellisville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $822 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,341 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,705 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,723 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,056 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ellisville 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 Ellisville, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ellisville
Life in Ellisville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ellisville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,204 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $366,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,660 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ellisville, MO?
Renting in Ellisville costs a median of about $1,340 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Ellisville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,600 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ellisville cheap or expensive?
Ellisville is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.2% of the typical household income of $122,204. It ranks 80th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ellisville?
The median homeowner in Ellisville pays $4,567 a year in property taxes, about 1.25% of the median home value.
Is Ellisville 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 Ellisville?
The median home value in Ellisville is $366,600, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,002 people live in Ellisville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.