salaryRent is lower than in 72% 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 $50,240 a year. That is $24 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 68 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sikeston?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sikeston
| Size | Sikeston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $657 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,088 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,228 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sikeston 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 Sikeston, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sikeston
Life in Sikeston
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sikeston?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $85 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $168,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sikeston, MO?
Renting in Sikeston costs a median of about $1,256 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Sikeston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,240 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sikeston cheap or expensive?
Sikeston is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $63,540. It ranks 68th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sikeston?
The median homeowner in Sikeston pays $1,148 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Sikeston 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 Sikeston?
The median home value in Sikeston is $168,800, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
16,320 people live in Sikeston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.