Edmundson, MO vs Sugar Creek, MO

Sugar Creek is moderately more affordable than Edmundson, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Edmundson scores 77 compared to 70 for Sugar Creek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edmundson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edmundson is $1,191/month compared to $936/month in Sugar Creek — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sugar Creek has cheaper rent, Edmundson actually has lower median home values ($92,200 vs $104,800).

Median household income in Edmundson is $51,141 compared to $57,467 in Sugar Creek (-11%). Sugar Creek offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Edmundson spend roughly 27.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.5% in Sugar Creek.