De Soto, MO vs Houston, MO

Houston is moderately more affordable than De Soto, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. De Soto scores 70 compared to 64 for Houston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of De Soto can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in De Soto is $828/month compared to $728/month in Houston — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Houston is more affordable at $115,200 median vs $144,000.

Median household income in De Soto is $46,181 compared to $41,250 in Houston (+12%). While De Soto is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of De Soto spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Houston.