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Is Mehlville, MO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,21631% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,336about $6,028/month · 17% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$218,40034% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,640 a year. That is $23 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 63 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mehlville
$1,216
Raytown
$989
Kirkwood
$1,834
Liberty
$1,265
Ballwin
$1,772
Maryland Heights
$1,558
Gladstone
$1,554

How much do households earn in Mehlville?

Under $25k
10.8%
$25k–50k
28.6%
$50k–100k
35.8%
$100k–150k
15.8%
$150k+
6.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mehlville

SizeMehlvilleU.S. average
Studio$1,241$1,338
1 bedroom$1,068$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,188$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,970$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Mehlville

🏛️ Property tax$2,330a year · 1.07% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$118a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mehlville

Commute to work22.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mehlville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $299 a month less.

Renting
$1,216
Owning
$1,515

Owning assumes a typical $218,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,840 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mehlville, MO?

Renting in Mehlville costs a median of about $1,216 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,640 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mehlville cheap or expensive?

Mehlville is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $72,336. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mehlville?

The median homeowner in Mehlville pays $2,330 a year in property taxes, about 1.07% of the median home value.

Is Mehlville 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 Mehlville?

The median home value in Mehlville is $218,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

29,805 people live in Mehlville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.