Castle Point, MO vs Maplewood, MO

Castle Point is moderately more affordable than Maplewood, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Castle Point scores 72 compared to 79 for Maplewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maplewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Castle Point is $1,129/month compared to $898/month in Maplewood — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maplewood has cheaper rent, Castle Point actually has lower median home values ($57,300 vs $231,500).

Median household income in Castle Point is $34,679 compared to $65,510 in Maplewood (-47.1%). While Maplewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Castle Point spend roughly 39.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Maplewood. The Maplewood ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.