Bowling Green, MO vs Steelville, MO

Steelville is moderately more affordable than Bowling Green, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Bowling Green scores 66 compared to 59 for Steelville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bowling Green can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bowling Green is $773/month compared to $683/month in Steelville — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Steelville is more affordable at $82,500 median vs $116,400.

Median household income in Bowling Green is $51,675 compared to $32,404 in Steelville (+59.5%). While Bowling Green is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bowling Green spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Steelville.