Ferguson, MO vs Florissant, MO

Ferguson is moderately more affordable than Florissant, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Ferguson scores 74 compared to 83 for Florissant, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Florissant can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ferguson is $1,066/month compared to $1,259/month in Florissant — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ferguson is more affordable at $99,300 median vs $136,200.

Median household income in Ferguson is $46,106 compared to $66,344 in Florissant (-30.5%). While Florissant is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ferguson spend roughly 27.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Florissant.