Chula, MO vs Lewistown, MO

Chula is moderately more affordable than Lewistown, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Chula scores 56 compared to 60 for Lewistown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewistown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chula is $583/month compared to $673/month in Lewistown — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chula is more affordable at $75,500 median vs $90,000.

Median household income in Chula is $39,792 compared to $53,500 in Lewistown (-25.6%). While Lewistown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chula spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Lewistown.