salaryRent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,960 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Missouri. It is number 43 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Warrensburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Warrensburg
| Size | Warrensburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $739 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $982 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,261 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,904 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Warrensburg overall?
Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Warrensburg, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Warrensburg
Life in Warrensburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Warrensburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $468 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $222,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Warrensburg, MO?
Renting in Warrensburg costs a median of about $1,074 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Warrensburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,960 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Warrensburg cheap or expensive?
Warrensburg is rated OK: rent takes 20.9% of the typical household income of $61,547. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Warrensburg?
The median homeowner in Warrensburg pays $1,593 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Warrensburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Missouri are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Warrensburg?
The median home value in Warrensburg is $222,200, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
19,582 people live in Warrensburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.