salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,760 a year. That is $17 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 15 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Poplar Bluff?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Poplar Bluff
| Size | Poplar Bluff | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $396 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $510 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $821 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,085 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $934 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Poplar Bluff
Life in Poplar Bluff
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Poplar Bluff?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $63 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $119,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Poplar Bluff, MO?
Renting in Poplar Bluff costs a median of about $894 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Poplar Bluff?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,760 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Poplar Bluff cheap or expensive?
Poplar Bluff is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $45,233. It ranks 15th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Poplar Bluff?
The median homeowner in Poplar Bluff pays $796 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff?
The median home value in Poplar Bluff is $119,800, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
16,254 people live in Poplar Bluff. Numbers are typical (middle) values.