Cameron, MO vs St. Paul, MO

Cameron is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Cameron scores 77 compared to 89 for St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cameron is $1,042/month compared to $697/month in St. Paul — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Cameron actually has lower median home values ($178,300 vs $421,900).

Median household income in Cameron is $56,090 compared to $154,022 in St. Paul (-63.6%). While St. Paul is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cameron spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 5.4% in St. Paul.