Cost of Living in Ellisville, MO

Population 9,908 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

115
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Ellisville is a smaller Missouri community of around 10000 residents, where median household incomes of $105,276 and housing costs ($347,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Ellisville sits roughly 20 miles west of St. Louis. Median home values run roughly 88% higher than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 114
Rent 117

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

About the Cost of Living in Ellisville

The median home value in Ellisville is $347,300 — 14% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,535/month, 17% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $105,276/year is 41% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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, Ellisville has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$347,300
14% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$394,990
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,535/mo
17% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.9x
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 73.4%
Renter-occupied 26.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,535
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,149/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
29.2 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.5%
Carpooled
5.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
19.7%

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
$105,276
41% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,539
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.5%
Graduate degree 19.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.3
Male median age 39.7
Female median age 45.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Ellisville, MO?

Ellisville has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.

What is average rent in Ellisville, MO?

The median gross rent in Ellisville is $1,535 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ellisville?

The median home value in Ellisville is $347,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Ellisville?

The median household income in Ellisville is $105,276 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ellisville, MO?

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

Is Ellisville, MO affordable?

Ellisville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.

Ellisville at a Glance

Population
9,908
Median Income
$105,276
Home Value
$347,300
Median Rent
$1,535/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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