Bridgeton, MO vs Mehlville, MO

Mehlville is moderately more affordable than Bridgeton, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Bridgeton scores 87 compared to 82 for Mehlville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bridgeton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bridgeton is $1,124/month compared to $1,029/month in Mehlville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mehlville is more affordable at $210,200 median vs $234,100.

Median household income in Bridgeton is $73,320 compared to $65,395 in Mehlville (+12.1%). While Bridgeton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bridgeton spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Mehlville.