Carrollton, MO vs Sturgeon, MO

Carrollton is moderately more affordable than Sturgeon, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 64 compared to 69 for Sturgeon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sturgeon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrollton is $786/month compared to $886/month in Sturgeon — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrollton is more affordable at $101,800 median vs $139,300.

Median household income in Carrollton is $53,160 compared to $66,500 in Sturgeon (-20.1%). While Sturgeon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrollton spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Sturgeon.