Farmington, MO vs Valley Park, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Farmington is 21.2% cheaper than Valley Park. With a cost index of 73 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Farmington to Valley Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $856/month compared to $1,343/month in Valley Park — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $187,500 median vs $232,900.

Median household income in Farmington is $49,882 compared to $64,470 in Valley Park (-22.6%). While Valley Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Valley Park.