Appleton City, MO vs Carrollton, MO

Appleton City is moderately more affordable than Carrollton, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Appleton City scores 55 compared to 64 for Carrollton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carrollton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Appleton City is $503/month compared to $786/month in Carrollton — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Appleton City is more affordable at $86,500 median vs $101,800.

Median household income in Appleton City is $44,615 compared to $53,160 in Carrollton (-16.1%). While Carrollton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Appleton City spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Carrollton.