Crestwood, MO vs Gladstone, MO

Gladstone is moderately more affordable than Crestwood, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Crestwood scores 89 compared to 84 for Gladstone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crestwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crestwood is $1,048/month compared to $1,095/month in Gladstone — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crestwood has cheaper rent, Gladstone actually has lower median home values ($217,900 vs $291,400).

Median household income in Crestwood is $115,512 compared to $72,134 in Gladstone (+60.1%). While Crestwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crestwood spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Gladstone.