Alba, MO vs Holden, MO

Alba is moderately more affordable than Holden, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Alba scores 63 compared to 68 for Holden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Holden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alba is $843/month compared to $812/month in Holden — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Holden has cheaper rent, Alba actually has lower median home values ($87,000 vs $132,400).

Median household income in Alba is $50,662 compared to $68,324 in Holden (-25.9%). While Holden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alba spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Holden.