salaryRent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,000 a year. That is $22 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 51 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Webb City?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Webb City
| Size | Webb City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $634 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,223 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,137 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Webb City 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 Webb City, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Webb City
Life in Webb City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Webb City?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $48 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $169,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Webb City, MO?
Renting in Webb City costs a median of about $1,125 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Webb City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,000 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Webb City cheap or expensive?
Webb City is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $70,608. It ranks 51st cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Webb City?
The median homeowner in Webb City pays $1,130 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Webb City 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 Webb City?
The median home value in Webb City is $169,100, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
13,221 people live in Webb City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.