Cost of Living in Sappington, MO

Population 6,882 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

92
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Sappington is a smaller Missouri community of around 7000 residents, where median household incomes of $72,213 and housing costs ($285,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Sappington sits roughly 10 miles southwest of St. Louis. Median home values run roughly 54% higher than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 90

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

About the Cost of Living in Sappington

The median home value in Sappington is $284,700 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,188/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,213/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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, Sappington has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$284,700
7% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$351,408
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
10% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,426/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.0x
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 68.7%
Renter-occupied 31.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,188
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,802/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
22.6 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.5%
Carpooled
1.5%
Public transit
1.0%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.5%
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
$72,213
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$46,990
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
7% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.7%
Graduate degree 16.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.6
Male median age 41.7
Female median age 44.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sappington, MO?

Sappington has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sappington, MO?

The median gross rent in Sappington is $1,188 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sappington?

The median home value in Sappington is $284,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sappington?

The median household income in Sappington is $72,213 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sappington, MO?

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

Is Sappington, MO affordable?

Sappington is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).

Sappington at a Glance

Population
6,882
Median Income
$72,213
Home Value
$284,700
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
8.4%
View all cities in Missouri →
🗺️ County data for Missouri

Explore county-level cost of living data

Similar Cost Cities

Cities in other states with comparable housing costs