salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 12.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,760 a year. That is $18 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 22 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kirksville?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kirksville
| Size | Kirksville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $525 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $675 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $887 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,129 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kirksville 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 Kirksville, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kirksville
Life in Kirksville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kirksville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $124 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $153,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kirksville, MO?
Renting in Kirksville costs a median of about $944 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Kirksville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,760 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kirksville cheap or expensive?
Kirksville is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $54,002. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kirksville?
The median homeowner in Kirksville pays $1,306 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Kirksville 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 Kirksville?
The median home value in Kirksville is $153,900, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
17,563 people live in Kirksville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.