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Is St. Robert, MO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,20231% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,558about $5,630/month · 22% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$225,30032% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,080 a year. That is $23 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 62 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

St. Robert
$1,202
Caruthersville
$525
Weldon Spring
$2,074
Waynesville
$1,887
Macon
$909
Wright City
$989
Imperial
$1,599

How much do households earn in St. Robert?

Under $25k
19.2%
$25k–50k
20.5%
$50k–100k
35.0%
$100k–150k
8.7%
$150k+
9.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in St. Robert

SizeSt. RobertU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,430$1,324
2 bedrooms$930$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,514$1,698

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

How expensive is St. Robert 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 St. Robert, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in St. Robert

🏛️ Property tax$1,384a year · 0.61% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$183a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in St. Robert

Commute to work18.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in St. Robert?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $361 a month less.

Renting
$1,202
Owning
$1,563

Owning assumes a typical $225,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,530 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in St. Robert, MO?

Renting in St. Robert costs a median of about $1,202 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

How much do I need to make to live in St. Robert?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,080 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is St. Robert cheap or expensive?

St. Robert is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $67,558. It ranks 62nd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in St. Robert?

The median homeowner in St. Robert pays $1,384 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.

Is St. Robert 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 St. Robert?

The median home value in St. Robert is $225,300, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,356 people live in St. Robert. Numbers are typical (middle) values.