salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,600 a year. That is $20 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 36 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fulton?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fulton
| Size | Fulton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $497 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,033 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $943 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,172 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fulton 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 Fulton, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fulton
Life in Fulton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fulton?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $42 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $155,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fulton, MO?
Renting in Fulton costs a median of about $1,040 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Fulton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,600 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fulton cheap or expensive?
Fulton is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $55,466. It ranks 36th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fulton?
The median homeowner in Fulton pays $1,416 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Fulton 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 Fulton?
The median home value in Fulton is $155,900, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,617 people live in Fulton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.