Breckenridge Hills, MO vs Festus, MO

Breckenridge Hills is moderately more affordable than Festus, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Breckenridge Hills scores 75 compared to 79 for Festus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Festus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Breckenridge Hills is $1,110/month compared to $935/month in Festus — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Festus has cheaper rent, Breckenridge Hills actually has lower median home values ($92,700 vs $206,200).

Median household income in Breckenridge Hills is $44,800 compared to $70,085 in Festus (-36.1%). While Festus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Breckenridge Hills spend roughly 29.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Festus.