What does housing cost in Independence in 2026?

Housing in Independence runs to about €907 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Independence?

Asking rent in Independence stands at 1,061 €/month.

What are property prices in Independence?

To buy in Independence, expect 166,400 €.

Cost of Living in Independence, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Independence — 2026

Independence has 121,944 residents and lies in Missouri. Median rent there comes to roughly €907 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 142,234 €. Median income is 50,842 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 21% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Independence

Rent

Median rent: 907 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 142,234 €

Income

Median household income: 50,842 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 1,586 €/year

Quality of life — Independence

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

29,8 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

15,1 %

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