salaryRent is lower than in 70% 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 $51,640 a year. That is $25 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 74 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Nixa?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Nixa
| Size | Nixa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $831 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,119 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,377 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,344 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Nixa 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 Nixa, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Nixa
Life in Nixa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Nixa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $504 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $258,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Nixa, MO?
Renting in Nixa costs a median of about $1,291 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Nixa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,640 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Nixa cheap or expensive?
Nixa is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $89,931. It ranks 74th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Nixa?
The median homeowner in Nixa pays $1,921 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Nixa 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 Nixa?
The median home value in Nixa is $258,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
24,836 people live in Nixa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.