Arnold, MO vs Cameron, MO

Cameron is moderately more affordable than Arnold, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Arnold scores 83 compared to 77 for Cameron, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arnold can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arnold is $1,085/month compared to $1,042/month in Cameron — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cameron is more affordable at $178,300 median vs $209,700.

Median household income in Arnold is $75,194 compared to $56,090 in Cameron (+34.1%). While Arnold is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arnold spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Cameron.