Osage Beach, MO vs Webb City, MO

Webb City is moderately more affordable than Osage Beach, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Osage Beach scores 79 compared to 71 for Webb City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Osage Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Osage Beach is $780/month compared to $937/month in Webb City — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Osage Beach has cheaper rent, Webb City actually has lower median home values ($156,200 vs $286,800).

Median household income in Osage Beach is $52,067 compared to $61,502 in Webb City (-15.3%). Webb City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Osage Beach spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Webb City.