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Is Republic, MO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,54912% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$70,889about $5,907/month · 19% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$211,50036% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 55% 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 $61,960 a year. That is $30 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 102 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Republic
$1,549
Warrensburg
$1,074
Rolla
$907
Affton
$1,479
Old Jamestown
$2,029
Arnold
$1,256
Creve Coeur
$1,861

How much do households earn in Republic?

Under $25k
16.1%
$25k–50k
22.6%
$50k–100k
42.5%
$100k–150k
10.5%
$150k+
5.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Republic

SizeRepublicU.S. average
1 bedroom$949$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,212$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,529$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,273$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Republic

🏛️ Property tax$1,578a year · 0.75% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$154a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Republic

Commute to work24.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree26.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Republic?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $81 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,549
Owning
$1,468

Owning assumes a typical $211,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,150 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Republic, MO?

Renting in Republic costs a median of about $1,549 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,960 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Republic cheap or expensive?

Republic is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $70,889. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Republic?

The median homeowner in Republic pays $1,578 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.

Is Republic 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 Republic?

The median home value in Republic is $211,500, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

19,829 people live in Republic. Numbers are typical (middle) values.