Appleton City, MO vs Vandalia, MO

Appleton City is moderately more affordable than Vandalia, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Appleton City scores 55 compared to 61 for Vandalia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vandalia 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 $762/month in Vandalia — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Appleton City has cheaper rent, Vandalia actually has lower median home values ($75,600 vs $86,500).

Median household income in Appleton City is $44,615 compared to $58,649 in Vandalia (-23.9%). While Vandalia 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 15.6% in Vandalia.