salaryRent is lower than in 77% 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 18.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,440 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Iowa. It is number 54 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Webster City?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Webster City
| Size | Webster City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $998 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $973 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,100 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Webster City overall?
Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Webster City, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Webster City
Life in Webster City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Webster City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $303 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $127,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Webster City, IA?
Renting in Webster City costs a median of about $1,186 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in Webster City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,440 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Webster City cheap or expensive?
Webster City is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $68,409. It ranks 54th cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Webster City?
The median homeowner in Webster City pays $1,803 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.
Is Webster City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Iowa are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Webster City?
The median home value in Webster City is $127,200, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.
7,769 people live in Webster City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.