Cost of Living in O'Fallon, MO

Population 92,697 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

103
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of O'Fallon's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $107,203 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. An unemployment rate of 2.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, O'Fallon is about 30 miles west of St. Louis, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 65% higher than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 100
Rent 107

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

About the Cost of Living in O'Fallon

The median home value in O'Fallon is $305,100 — equal to the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,400/month, 7% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,203/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, 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, O'Fallon has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$305,100
0% below avg
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
7% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.2x
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 80.2%
Renter-occupied 19.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,400
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,014/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
27.2 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.7%
Carpooled
4.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.0%
Work from home
15.7%

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
$107,203
44% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,429
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
45% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.5%
Graduate degree 14.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.2
Male median age 37.2
Female median age 39.3

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
27
Public schools
17,765
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in O'Fallon, MO?

O'Fallon has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.

What is average rent in O'Fallon, MO?

The median gross rent in O'Fallon is $1,400 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in O'Fallon?

The median home value in O'Fallon is $305,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in O'Fallon?

The median household income in O'Fallon is $107,203 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in O'Fallon, MO?

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

Is O'Fallon, MO affordable?

O'Fallon is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).

O'Fallon at a Glance

Population
92,697
Median Income
$107,203
Home Value
$305,100
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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