salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,480 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Missouri. It is number 126 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Waynesville?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Waynesville
| Size | Waynesville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $623 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $828 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,306 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,798 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Waynesville 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 Waynesville, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Waynesville
Life in Waynesville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Waynesville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $499 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $200,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Waynesville, MO?
Renting in Waynesville costs a median of about $1,887 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Waynesville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,480 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Waynesville cheap or expensive?
Waynesville is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.9% of the typical household income of $61,298. It ranks 126th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Waynesville?
The median homeowner in Waynesville pays $1,300 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Waynesville 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 Waynesville?
The median home value in Waynesville is $200,000, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,442 people live in Waynesville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.