Chamois, MO vs Wellsville, MO

Wellsville is moderately more affordable than Chamois, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Chamois scores 57 compared to 53 for Wellsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chamois can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chamois is $705/month compared to $531/month in Wellsville — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wellsville has cheaper rent, Chamois actually has lower median home values ($57,000 vs $74,100).

Median household income in Chamois is $37,857 compared to $61,635 in Wellsville (-38.6%). Wellsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chamois spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 10.3% in Wellsville.