Boonville, MO vs Warrensburg, MO

Boonville is moderately more affordable than Warrensburg, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Boonville scores 68 compared to 77 for Warrensburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Warrensburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boonville is $759/month compared to $887/month in Warrensburg — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boonville is more affordable at $173,400 median vs $216,900.

Median household income in Boonville is $51,321 compared to $57,232 in Warrensburg (-10.3%). The higher salaries in Warrensburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Boonville spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Warrensburg.