salaryRent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 15.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,920 a year. That is $20 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 39 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sedalia?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sedalia
| Size | Sedalia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $717 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $734 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $958 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,266 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,294 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sedalia 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 Sedalia, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sedalia
Life in Sedalia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sedalia?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $56 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $143,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sedalia, MO?
Renting in Sedalia costs a median of about $1,048 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Sedalia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,920 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sedalia cheap or expensive?
Sedalia is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $54,993. It ranks 39th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sedalia?
The median homeowner in Sedalia pays $1,098 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.
Is Sedalia 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 Sedalia?
The median home value in Sedalia is $143,000, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
22,003 people live in Sedalia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.