Cost of Living in Ladue, MO: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 10 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,00714% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$250,000+about $20,833/month · 187% higher than U.S. average

🔑 House price$1,056,300217% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.1 minutes. Most homes (95.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 88.1% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,280 a year. That is $39 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 134 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ladue

$2,007

$1,077

$1,853

$776

$1,147

$1,681

$1,935

How much do households earn in Ladue?

Under $25k

1.6%

$25k–50k

3.4%

$50k–100k

20.4%

$100k–150k

10.9%

$150k+

64.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 75.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Ladue overall?

Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ladue, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Ladue

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 0.95% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$217a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ladue

Commute to work14.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree88.1%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home95.7%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line1.1%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ladue?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,322 a month less.

Renting

$2,007

Owning

$7,329

Owning assumes a typical $1,056,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $105,630 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ladue, MO?

Renting in Ladue costs a median of about $2,007 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,280 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ladue cheap or expensive?

Ladue is rated Cheap: rent takes 9.6% of the typical household income of $250,000+. It ranks 134th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ladue?

The median homeowner in Ladue pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.

Is Ladue 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 Ladue?

The median home value in Ladue is $1,056,300, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

8,940 people live in Ladue. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Ladue, MO expensive to live in?