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Is Maryland Heights, MO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,55811% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$93,221about $7,768/month · 7% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$227,00032% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 54% 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 $62,320 a year. That is $30 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 104 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Maryland Heights
$1,558
Gladstone
$1,554
Grandview
$1,195
Kirkwood
$1,834
Raytown
$989
Mehlville
$1,216
Liberty
$1,265

How much do households earn in Maryland Heights?

Under $25k
8.5%
$25k–50k
19.1%
$50k–100k
44.4%
$100k–150k
18.6%
$150k+
7.7%

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

Rent by apartment size in Maryland Heights

SizeMaryland HeightsU.S. average
Studio$1,224$1,338
1 bedroom$1,244$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,585$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,892$1,698

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

How expensive is Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Maryland Heights

🏛️ Property tax$2,942a year · 1.30% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$111a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Maryland Heights

Commute to work21.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree51.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maryland Heights?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $17 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,558
Owning
$1,575

Owning assumes a typical $227,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,700 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Maryland Heights, MO?

Renting in Maryland Heights costs a median of about $1,558 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

How much do I need to make to live in Maryland Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,320 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Maryland Heights cheap or expensive?

Maryland Heights is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $93,221. It ranks 104th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Maryland Heights?

The median homeowner in Maryland Heights pays $2,942 a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.

Is Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights?

The median home value in Maryland Heights is $227,000, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

27,880 people live in Maryland Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.