salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,560 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 44 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Webster?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Webster
| Size | Webster | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,071 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,341 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,699 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,671 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Webster overall?
Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Webster, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Webster
Life in Webster
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Webster?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $347 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $333,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Webster, MA?
Renting in Webster costs a median of about $1,964 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Webster?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,560 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Webster cheap or expensive?
Webster is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.2% of the typical household income of $68,848. It ranks 44th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Webster?
The median homeowner in Webster pays $3,234 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.
Is Webster more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Webster?
The median home value in Webster is $333,100, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,228 people live in Webster. Numbers are typical (middle) values.