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Is Willard, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,06939% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$91,241about $7,603/month · 5% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$212,90036% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,760 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Missouri. It is number 42 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Willard
$1,069
De Soto
$824
St. John
$979
Black Jack
$1,289
Shrewsbury
$1,445
Sullivan
$981
Bonne Terre
$709

How much do households earn in Willard?

Under $25k
5.4%
$25k–50k
18.9%
$50k–100k
38.5%
$100k–150k
25.1%
$150k+
5.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Willard

SizeWillardU.S. average
1 bedroom$909$1,324
2 bedrooms$930$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,286$1,698

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

How expensive is Willard 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 Willard, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Willard

🏛️ Property tax$1,713a year · 0.80% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$170a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Willard

Commute to work23.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willard?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $408 a month less.

Renting
$1,069
Owning
$1,477

Owning assumes a typical $212,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,290 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Willard, MO?

Renting in Willard costs a median of about $1,069 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

How much do I need to make to live in Willard?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,760 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Willard cheap or expensive?

Willard is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $91,241. It ranks 42nd cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Willard?

The median homeowner in Willard pays $1,713 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.

Is Willard 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 Willard?

The median home value in Willard is $212,900, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

6,488 people live in Willard. Numbers are typical (middle) values.