Bourbon, MO vs Dellwood, MO

Bourbon is moderately more affordable than Dellwood, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Bourbon scores 69 compared to 74 for Dellwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dellwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bourbon is $861/month compared to $1,116/month in Dellwood — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bourbon has cheaper rent, Dellwood actually has lower median home values ($79,800 vs $116,000).

Median household income in Bourbon is $63,125 compared to $71,171 in Dellwood (-11.3%). While Dellwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bourbon spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Dellwood.