Cost of Living in St. Ann, MO

Population 12,865 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

52
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives St. Ann a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $119,000.

Located 10 miles northwest of St. Louis, St. Ann falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 39
Rent 72

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

About the Cost of Living in St. Ann

The median home value in St. Ann is $118,600 — 61% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $952/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,059/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, 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, St. Ann has a cost of living index of 52 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$118,600
61% below avg
Median Rent
$952/mo
28% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.4x
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 55.6%
Renter-occupied 44.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$952
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,566/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
23.4 min
13% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.0%
Carpooled
10.0%
Public transit
2.2%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
8.1%

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
$52,059
30% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,404
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
24% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Labor Force Participation
71.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.9%
Graduate degree 4.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.2
Male median age 34
Female median age 40.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in St. Ann, MO?

St. Ann has a cost index of 52 (100 = national average). It is 48% below the national average.

What is average rent in St. Ann, MO?

The median gross rent in St. Ann is $952 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in St. Ann?

The median home value in St. Ann is $118,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in St. Ann?

The median household income in St. Ann is $52,059 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in St. Ann, MO?

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

Is St. Ann, MO affordable?

Yes, St. Ann is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 52 — about 48% below the US national average of 100.

St. Ann at a Glance

Population
12,865
Median Income
$52,059
Home Value
$118,600
Median Rent
$952/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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