Butler, MO vs St. George, MO

Butler is moderately more affordable than St. George, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Butler scores 66 compared to 71 for St. George, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. George can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Butler is $772/month compared to $850/month in St. George — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butler is more affordable at $124,100 median vs $149,800.

Median household income in Butler is $36,276 compared to $72,974 in St. George (-50.3%). While St. George is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Butler spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in St. George.