Barnard, MO vs Pilot Grove, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Barnard is 24.7% cheaper than Pilot Grove. With a cost index of 46 vs 61, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Barnard to Pilot Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnard is $327/month compared to $656/month in Pilot Grove — a 50% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barnard is more affordable at $63,600 median vs $118,300.

Median household income in Barnard is $24,457 compared to $63,750 in Pilot Grove (-61.6%). While Pilot Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnard spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Pilot Grove.