salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way. Most homes (81.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,120 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 345 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Missouri City?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Missouri City
| Size | Missouri City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,904 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,718 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,927 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,204 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,393 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Missouri City overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Missouri City, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Missouri City
Life in Missouri City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Missouri City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $133 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $311,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Missouri City, TX?
Renting in Missouri City costs a median of about $2,028 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Missouri City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,120 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Missouri City cheap or expensive?
Missouri City is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $101,800. It ranks 345th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Missouri City?
The median homeowner in Missouri City pays $5,754 a year in property taxes, about 1.85% of the median home value.
Is Missouri City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Missouri City?
The median home value in Missouri City is $311,400, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
76,558 people live in Missouri City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.