Albany, MO vs Queen City, MO

Queen City is moderately more affordable than Albany, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 56 compared to 49 for Queen City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Albany 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 $384/month in Queen City — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Queen City is more affordable at $66,200 median vs $96,700.

Median household income in Albany is $46,905 compared to $48,295 in Queen City (-2.9%). Queen 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 Albany spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 9.5% in Queen City.