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Is Sappington, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,37222% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$83,746about $6,979/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$297,60011% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,880 a year. That is $26 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 85 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sappington
$1,372
Aurora
$1,265
Pacific
$1,122
Boonville
$773
Marshfield
$673
Dexter
$955
Nevada
$1,011

How much do households earn in Sappington?

Under $25k
15.0%
$25k–50k
18.7%
$50k–100k
33.9%
$100k–150k
17.6%
$150k+
12.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sappington

SizeSappingtonU.S. average
1 bedroom$940$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,393$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,570$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Sappington

🏛️ Property tax$3,270a year · 1.10% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$113a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sappington

Commute to work20.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree46.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sappington?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $693 a month less.

Renting
$1,372
Owning
$2,065

Owning assumes a typical $297,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,760 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sappington, MO?

Renting in Sappington costs a median of about $1,372 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,880 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sappington cheap or expensive?

Sappington is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $83,746. It ranks 85th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sappington?

The median homeowner in Sappington pays $3,270 a year in property taxes, about 1.10% of the median home value.

Is Sappington 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 Sappington?

The median home value in Sappington is $297,600, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,367 people live in Sappington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.