Affton, MO vs Jefferson City, MO

Jefferson City is moderately more affordable than Affton, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Affton scores 79 compared to 71 for Jefferson City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Affton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Affton is $978/month compared to $766/month in Jefferson City — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jefferson City has cheaper rent, Affton actually has lower median home values ($200,300 vs $208,000).

Median household income in Affton is $77,337 compared to $67,205 in Jefferson City (+15.1%). While Affton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Affton spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Jefferson City.