Dellwood, MO vs Lincoln, MO

Lincoln is moderately more affordable than Dellwood, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Dellwood scores 74 compared to 66 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dellwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dellwood is $1,116/month compared to $784/month in Lincoln — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lincoln has cheaper rent, Dellwood actually has lower median home values ($79,800 vs $123,000).

Median household income in Dellwood is $71,171 compared to $60,272 in Lincoln (+18.1%). While Dellwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dellwood spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Lincoln.