Albany, MO vs Pilot Grove, MO

Albany is moderately more affordable than Pilot Grove, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 56 compared to 61 for Pilot Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pilot Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albany is $520/month compared to $656/month in Pilot Grove — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Albany is more affordable at $96,700 median vs $118,300.

Median household income in Albany is $46,905 compared to $63,750 in Pilot Grove (-26.4%). While Pilot Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Albany spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Pilot Grove.