Eureka, MO vs Oakville, MO

Oakville is moderately more affordable than Eureka, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Eureka scores 100 compared to 90 for Oakville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eureka can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eureka is $1,240/month compared to $1,083/month in Oakville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakville is more affordable at $292,500 median vs $352,200.

Median household income in Eureka is $108,947 compared to $103,125 in Oakville (+5.6%). The higher salaries in Eureka partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Eureka spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Oakville.