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Is Overland, MO expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8023% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,622about $5,552/month · 23% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$131,90060% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 58% 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 $72,080 a year. That is $35 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 120 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Overland
$1,802
Jackson
$1,326
Carthage
$1,065
Fort Leonard Wood
$1,518
Lebanon
$867
Lemay
$1,485
Poplar Bluff
$894

How much do households earn in Overland?

Under $25k
11.2%
$25k–50k
31.4%
$50k–100k
38.3%
$100k–150k
10.2%
$150k+
4.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Overland

SizeOverlandU.S. average
1 bedroom$977$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,203$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,282$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,733$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Overland

🏛️ Property tax$1,992a year · 1.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$115a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Overland

Commute to work20.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Overland?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $887 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,802
Owning
$915

Owning assumes a typical $131,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,190 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Overland, MO?

Renting in Overland costs a median of about $1,802 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,080 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Overland cheap or expensive?

Overland is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.5% of the typical household income of $66,622. It ranks 120th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Overland?

The median homeowner in Overland pays $1,992 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.

Is Overland 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 Overland?

The median home value in Overland is $131,900, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.

15,695 people live in Overland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.