salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (82.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,200 a year. That is $31 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 109 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wentzville?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wentzville
| Size | Wentzville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $748 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,238 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,319 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,651 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,027 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wentzville 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 Wentzville, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wentzville
Life in Wentzville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wentzville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $669 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $331,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wentzville, MO?
Renting in Wentzville costs a median of about $1,630 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Wentzville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,200 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wentzville cheap or expensive?
Wentzville is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $121,217. It ranks 109th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wentzville?
The median homeowner in Wentzville pays $3,782 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is Wentzville 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 Wentzville?
The median home value in Wentzville is $331,300, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
47,061 people live in Wentzville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.