Chillicothe, MO vs Louisiana, MO

Louisiana is moderately more affordable than Chillicothe, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Chillicothe scores 65 compared to 58 for Louisiana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chillicothe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chillicothe is $767/month compared to $628/month in Louisiana — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Louisiana is more affordable at $81,100 median vs $119,900.

Median household income in Chillicothe is $51,231 compared to $46,006 in Louisiana (+11.4%). The higher salaries in Chillicothe partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chillicothe spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Louisiana.