salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (91.8%) 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 $85,720 a year. That is $41 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 137 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wildwood?
Share of households by yearly income. 62.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wildwood
| Size | Wildwood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,412 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,681 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,477 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,921 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wildwood 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 Wildwood, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wildwood
Life in Wildwood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wildwood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,297 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $495,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wildwood, MO?
Renting in Wildwood costs a median of about $2,143 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Wildwood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,720 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wildwood cheap or expensive?
Wildwood is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.8% of the typical household income of $173,703. It ranks 137th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wildwood?
The median homeowner in Wildwood pays $6,164 a year in property taxes, about 1.24% of the median home value.
Is Wildwood 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 Wildwood?
The median home value in Wildwood is $495,800, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
35,133 people live in Wildwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.