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Is Hazelwood, MO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,16234% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,297about $5,025/month · 31% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$167,40050% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% 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 $46,480 a year. That is $22 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 55 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hazelwood
$1,162
Belton
$1,626
Nixa
$1,291
Raymore
$1,339
Grandview
$1,195
Webster Groves
$1,863
Gladstone
$1,554

How much do households earn in Hazelwood?

Under $25k
14.8%
$25k–50k
32.9%
$50k–100k
33.3%
$100k–150k
10.3%
$150k+
3.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hazelwood

SizeHazelwoodU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,044$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,241$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,639$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Hazelwood

🏛️ Property tax$2,479a year · 1.48% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$115a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hazelwood

Commute to work27.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment10.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hazelwood?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $1 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,162
Owning
$1,162

Owning assumes a typical $167,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hazelwood, MO?

Renting in Hazelwood costs a median of about $1,162 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,480 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hazelwood cheap or expensive?

Hazelwood is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $60,297. It ranks 55th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hazelwood?

The median homeowner in Hazelwood pays $2,479 a year in property taxes, about 1.48% of the median home value.

Is Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood?

The median home value in Hazelwood is $167,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

25,114 people live in Hazelwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.