Cost of Living in Bridgeton, MO

Population 11,372 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bridgeton sits on the smaller end of the Missouri city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Bridgeton sits roughly 13 miles northwest of St. Louis. Median home values run roughly 26% higher than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 77

Rent 86

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bridgeton

The median home value in Bridgeton is $234,100 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,124/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,320/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Missouri's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Bridgeton has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$234,100

23% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$268,271

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,124/mo

14% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

17.4x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.0%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$623

1 BR

$668

2 BR

$826

3 BR

$1,142

4 BR

$1,311

Owner-occupied 63.4%

Renter-occupied 36.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,124

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,738/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

23.5 min

13% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

11.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

82.6%

Carpooled

3.2%

Public transit

0.3%

Walked

2.2%

Work from home

11.3%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.0%

Total Sales Tax 8.4%

State rate 4.2%

Avg local rate 4.1%

Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$73,320

2% below avg

Per Capita Income

$40,442

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

35% below avg

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Labor Force Participation

64.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.4%

Graduate degree 12.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.1

Male median age 40.4

Female median age 43

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bridgeton, MO?

Bridgeton has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bridgeton, MO?

The median gross rent in Bridgeton is $1,124 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bridgeton?

The median home value in Bridgeton is $234,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bridgeton?

The median household income in Bridgeton is $73,320 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bridgeton, MO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bridgeton is 8.4%. The Missouri state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Bridgeton, MO affordable?

Yes, Bridgeton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.

Bridgeton at a Glance

Population: 11,372
Median Income: $73,320
Home Value: $234,100
Median Rent: $1,124/mo
Unemployment: 3.1%
Sales Tax: 8.4%

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