Blythedale, MO vs Drexel, MO

Blythedale is moderately more affordable than Drexel, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Blythedale scores 59 compared to 68 for Drexel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Drexel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blythedale is $811/month compared to $834/month in Drexel — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blythedale is more affordable at $24,800 median vs $128,600.

Median household income in Blythedale is $36,818 compared to $51,910 in Drexel (-29.1%). While Drexel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blythedale spend roughly 26.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Drexel.