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Is Sullivan, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$98144% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$68,345about $5,695/month · 22% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$163,20051% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 89% 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 $39,240 a year. That is $19 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 27 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sullivan
$981
Shrewsbury
$1,445
Battlefield
$1,152
De Soto
$824
Willard
$1,069
St. John
$979
Pevely
$968

How much do households earn in Sullivan?

Under $25k
13.4%
$25k–50k
27.8%
$50k–100k
41.5%
$100k–150k
12.3%
$150k+
3.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sullivan

SizeSullivanU.S. average
1 bedroom$818$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,022$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,190$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Sullivan

🏛️ Property tax$1,372a year · 0.84% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$167a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sullivan

Commute to work21.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sullivan?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $151 a month less.

Renting
$981
Owning
$1,132

Owning assumes a typical $163,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sullivan, MO?

Renting in Sullivan costs a median of about $981 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,240 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sullivan cheap or expensive?

Sullivan is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $68,345. It ranks 27th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sullivan?

The median homeowner in Sullivan pays $1,372 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.

Is Sullivan 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 Sullivan?

The median home value in Sullivan is $163,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,310 people live in Sullivan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.