Cassville, MO vs Sturgeon, MO

Cassville is moderately more affordable than Sturgeon, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Cassville 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 Cassville is $640/month compared to $886/month in Sturgeon — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cassville has cheaper rent, Sturgeon actually has lower median home values ($139,300 vs $152,600).

Median household income in Cassville is $52,102 compared to $66,500 in Sturgeon (-21.7%). 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 Cassville spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Sturgeon.