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Is Webster Groves, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8636% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$124,272about $10,356/month · 43% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$387,60017% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19 minutes. Most homes (76.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 68.8% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,520 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 124 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Webster Groves
$1,863
Raymore
$1,339
Nixa
$1,291
Belton
$1,626
Ozark
$1,351
Hazelwood
$1,162
Sedalia
$1,048

How much do households earn in Webster Groves?

Under $25k
8.2%
$25k–50k
11.4%
$50k–100k
33.2%
$100k–150k
15.2%
$150k+
30.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 45.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Webster Groves

SizeWebster GrovesU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,328$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,964$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,143$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,995$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Webster Groves overall?

Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
70
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
79
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Webster Groves, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Webster Groves

🏛️ Property tax$5,049a year · 1.30% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Webster Groves

Commute to work19 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree68.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home76.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Webster Groves?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $826 a month less.

Renting
$1,863
Owning
$2,689

Owning assumes a typical $387,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,760 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Webster Groves, MO?

Renting in Webster Groves costs a median of about $1,863 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

How much do I need to make to live in Webster Groves?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,520 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Webster Groves cheap or expensive?

Webster Groves is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $124,272. It ranks 124th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Webster Groves?

The median homeowner in Webster Groves pays $5,049 a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.

Is Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves?

The median home value in Webster Groves is $387,600, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

23,712 people live in Webster Groves. Numbers are typical (middle) values.