Deepwater, MO vs St. Martins, MO

Deepwater is moderately more affordable than St. Martins, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Deepwater scores 58 compared to 65 for St. Martins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Martins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Deepwater is $647/month compared to $538/month in St. Martins — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Martins has cheaper rent, Deepwater actually has lower median home values ($80,000 vs $225,000).

Median household income in Deepwater is $31,250 compared to $78,125 in St. Martins (-60%). While St. Martins is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Deepwater spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 8.3% in St. Martins.