salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Most homes (86.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 75.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,480 a year. That is $42 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 139 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Town and Country?
Share of households by yearly income. 68.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Town and Country
| Size | Town and Country | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,096 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,205 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Town and Country 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 Town and Country, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Town and Country
Life in Town and Country
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Town and Country?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,281 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $928,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $92,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Town and Country, MO?
Renting in Town and Country costs a median of about $2,162 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Town and Country?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,480 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Town and Country cheap or expensive?
Town and Country is rated Cheap: rent takes 10.3% of the typical household income of $250,788. It ranks 139th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Town and Country?
The median homeowner in Town and Country pays $9,834 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.
Is Town and Country 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 Town and Country?
The median home value in Town and Country is $928,500, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
11,607 people live in Town and Country. Numbers are typical (middle) values.