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Is Jackson, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,32624% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$83,158about $6,930/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$240,00028% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% 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 $53,040 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 77 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jackson
$1,326
Overland
$1,802
Carthage
$1,065
Fort Leonard Wood
$1,518
Lebanon
$867
Washington
$1,255
Lemay
$1,485

How much do households earn in Jackson?

Under $25k
10.8%
$25k–50k
22.2%
$50k–100k
36.5%
$100k–150k
18.0%
$150k+
8.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jackson

SizeJacksonU.S. average
1 bedroom$678$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,003$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,693$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,648$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Jackson

🏛️ Property tax$1,622a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$175a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jackson

Commute to work20.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jackson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $339 a month less.

Renting
$1,326
Owning
$1,665

Owning assumes a typical $240,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jackson, MO?

Renting in Jackson costs a median of about $1,326 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,040 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jackson cheap or expensive?

Jackson is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $83,158. It ranks 77th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jackson?

The median homeowner in Jackson pays $1,622 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Jackson 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 Jackson?

The median home value in Jackson is $240,000, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

15,659 people live in Jackson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.