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Is Harrisonville, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,04440% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,377about $5,615/month · 23% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$209,20037% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,760 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 38 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Harrisonville
$1,044
Ellisville
$1,340
Monett
$1,251
Kennett
$1,121
Maryville
$985
Excelsior Springs
$825
Bellefontaine Neighbors
$1,744

How much do households earn in Harrisonville?

Under $25k
16.8%
$25k–50k
27.8%
$50k–100k
32.8%
$100k–150k
15.4%
$150k+
5.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Harrisonville

SizeHarrisonvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$413$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,004$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,455$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Harrisonville

🏛️ Property tax$1,642a year · 0.78% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$170a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Harrisonville

Commute to work27.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harrisonville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $408 a month less.

Renting
$1,044
Owning
$1,452

Owning assumes a typical $209,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Harrisonville, MO?

Renting in Harrisonville costs a median of about $1,044 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,760 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Harrisonville cheap or expensive?

Harrisonville is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $67,377. It ranks 38th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Harrisonville?

The median homeowner in Harrisonville pays $1,642 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.

Is Harrisonville 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 Harrisonville?

The median home value in Harrisonville is $209,200, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

9,970 people live in Harrisonville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.