Concord, MO vs St. John, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. John is 20.2% cheaper than Concord. With a cost index of 76 vs 92, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. John to Concord should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Concord is $1,166/month compared to $1,153/month in St. John — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. John is more affordable at $96,900 median vs $279,400.

Median household income in Concord is $84,389 compared to $50,429 in St. John (+67.3%). While Concord is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Concord spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in St. John.