salaryRent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 12.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,600 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Minnesota. It is number 25 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Willmar?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Willmar
| Size | Willmar | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $844 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $756 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,559 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Willmar overall?
Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Willmar, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Willmar
Life in Willmar
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willmar?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $287 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $198,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Willmar, MN?
Renting in Willmar costs a median of about $1,090 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Willmar?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,600 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Willmar cheap or expensive?
Willmar is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $67,169. It ranks 25th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Willmar?
The median homeowner in Willmar pays $2,031 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.
Is Willmar more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Willmar?
The median home value in Willmar is $198,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
21,378 people live in Willmar. Numbers are typical (middle) values.