Fayette, MO vs Maplewood, MO

Fayette is moderately more affordable than Maplewood, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Fayette scores 68 compared to 79 for Maplewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maplewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayette is $855/month compared to $898/month in Maplewood — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fayette is more affordable at $128,700 median vs $231,500.

Median household income in Fayette is $58,750 compared to $65,510 in Maplewood (-10.3%). The higher salaries in Maplewood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayette spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Maplewood.