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Is Gladstone, MO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,55411% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,494about $7,125/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$231,50030% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 55% 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 $62,160 a year. That is $30 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 103 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Gladstone
$1,554
Maryland Heights
$1,558
Grandview
$1,195
Kirkwood
$1,834
Raytown
$989
Hazelwood
$1,162
Belton
$1,626

How much do households earn in Gladstone?

Under $25k
14.6%
$25k–50k
19.4%
$50k–100k
38.3%
$100k–150k
16.0%
$150k+
7.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Gladstone

SizeGladstoneU.S. average
Studio$905$1,338
1 bedroom$1,020$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,236$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,650$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,249$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Gladstone

🏛️ Property tax$2,477a year · 1.07% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$140a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Gladstone

Commute to work22.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gladstone?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $52 a month less.

Renting
$1,554
Owning
$1,606

Owning assumes a typical $231,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,150 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Gladstone, MO?

Renting in Gladstone costs a median of about $1,554 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,160 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Gladstone cheap or expensive?

Gladstone is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $85,494. It ranks 103rd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Gladstone?

The median homeowner in Gladstone pays $2,477 a year in property taxes, about 1.07% of the median home value.

Is Gladstone 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 Gladstone?

The median home value in Gladstone is $231,500, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

27,207 people live in Gladstone. Numbers are typical (middle) values.