Cost of Living in Dardenne Prairie, MO

With a cost of living index of 107, Dardenne Prairie, MO is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 7% more expensive than the national average and 32% above the Missouri state average of 75. Dardenne Prairie is a smaller community of 13,137 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Dardenne Prairie's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,359 (3% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $392,300 (29% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Dardenne Prairie is $155,585, which is 107% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 10% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the St. Louis, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.