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Is Weldon Spring, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,07418% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$170,994about $14,250/month · 96% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$544,30064% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (83.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 57.9% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,960 a year. That is $40 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 136 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Weldon Spring?

Under $25k
3.2%
$25k–50k
12.4%
$50k–100k
22.5%
$100k–150k
23.4%
$150k+
40.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 63.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Weldon Spring 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 Weldon Spring, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Weldon Spring

🏛️ Property tax$5,126a year · 0.94% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$159a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Weldon Spring

Commute to work21.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree57.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home83.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line0.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Weldon Spring?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,703 a month less.

Renting
$2,074
Owning
$3,777

Owning assumes a typical $544,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,430 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Weldon Spring, MO?

Renting in Weldon Spring costs a median of about $2,074 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

How much do I need to make to live in Weldon Spring?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,960 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Weldon Spring cheap or expensive?

Weldon Spring is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.6% of the typical household income of $170,994. It ranks 136th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Weldon Spring?

The median homeowner in Weldon Spring pays $5,126 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.

Is Weldon Spring 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 Weldon Spring?

The median home value in Weldon Spring is $544,300, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,310 people live in Weldon Spring. Numbers are typical (middle) values.