Arnold, MO vs Perryville, MO

Perryville is moderately more affordable than Arnold, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Arnold scores 83 compared to 73 for Perryville, 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 $929/month in Perryville — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Perryville is more affordable at $184,700 median vs $209,700.

Median household income in Arnold is $75,194 compared to $53,958 in Perryville (+39.4%). 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 20.7% in Perryville.