Callaway County, MO at a glance
Median household income
$74,176$6,181 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Callaway County, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Callaway County, MO? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Callaway County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $789 | $9,468 | $31,560 | 12.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $794 | $9,528 | $31,760 | 12.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,042 | $12,504 | $41,680 | 16.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,249 | $14,988 | $49,960 | 20.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,472 | $17,664 | $58,880 | 23.8% |
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What a typical income covers in Callaway County, MO
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $74,176 a year ($6,181 a month before tax).
What $74,176 leaves after Missouri taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Missouri tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Callaway County, MO: common questions
What is the median household income in Callaway County, MO?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Callaway County, MO is $74,176 per year (approximately $6,181 per month).
What is the average rent in Callaway County, MO?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $789 for a studio, $794 for one bedroom, $1,042 for two, $1,249 for three and $1,472 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Callaway County, MO expensive to live in?
Prices there run 12% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 88.0, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Callaway County, MO?
To keep a $1,042 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $41,680 a year, or $3,473 a month. That is 56% of what the typical household in Callaway County, MO earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Callaway County, MO?
On the local median income of $74,176 ($6,181 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,091 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,854 for everything else and $1,236 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,042 takes 34% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Callaway County, MO?
Homes in Missouri paid 16.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $146. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.