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Is Florissant, MO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,36122% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$70,445about $5,870/month · 19% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$148,80055% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 66% of 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 $54,440 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 84 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Florissant
$1,361
Joplin
$1,041
Chesterfield
$1,929
Wentzville
$1,630
St. Peters
$2,163
Blue Springs
$1,724
Jefferson City
$912

How much do households earn in Florissant?

Under $25k
12.8%
$25k–50k
28.8%
$50k–100k
39.8%
$100k–150k
12.2%
$150k+
2.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Florissant

SizeFlorissantU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,053$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,319$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,680$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,050$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Florissant 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 Florissant, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Florissant

🏛️ Property tax$2,083a year · 1.40% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$123a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Florissant

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Florissant?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $329 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,361
Owning
$1,032

Owning assumes a typical $148,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,880 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Florissant, MO?

Renting in Florissant costs a median of about $1,361 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

How much do I need to make to live in Florissant?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,440 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Florissant cheap or expensive?

Florissant is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $70,445. It ranks 84th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Florissant?

The median homeowner in Florissant pays $2,083 a year in property taxes, about 1.40% of the median home value.

Is Florissant 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 Florissant?

The median home value in Florissant is $148,800, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

51,773 people live in Florissant. Numbers are typical (middle) values.