Cottleville, MO vs Fort Leonard Wood, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Leonard Wood is 25.4% cheaper than Cottleville. With a cost index of 92 vs 116, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Leonard Wood to Cottleville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

Renters will find that Cottleville has a median rent of $1,693/month while Fort Leonard Wood comes in at $1,169/month, a 45% difference.

Median household income in Cottleville is $114,420 compared to $68,629 in Fort Leonard Wood (+66.7%). While Cottleville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cottleville spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Fort Leonard Wood.