Ferguson, MO vs Valley Park, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ferguson is 20.8% cheaper than Valley Park. With a cost index of 74 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ferguson to Valley Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ferguson is $1,066/month compared to $1,343/month in Valley Park — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ferguson is more affordable at $99,300 median vs $232,900.

Median household income in Ferguson is $46,106 compared to $64,470 in Valley Park (-28.5%). 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 Ferguson spend roughly 27.7% of their income on rent, more than the 25% in Valley Park.