salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,120 a year. That is $36 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 122 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pleasant Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pleasant Hill
| Size | Pleasant Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,007 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $951 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,437 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pleasant Hill
Life in Pleasant Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pleasant Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $79 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $278,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pleasant Hill, MO?
Renting in Pleasant Hill costs a median of about $1,853 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Pleasant Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,120 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasant Hill cheap or expensive?
Pleasant Hill is rated OK: rent takes 21.6% of the typical household income of $103,107. It ranks 122nd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pleasant Hill?
The median homeowner in Pleasant Hill pays $2,423 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill?
The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $278,400, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
8,847 people live in Pleasant Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.