Festus, MO vs Gladstone, MO

Festus is moderately more affordable than Gladstone, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Festus scores 79 compared to 84 for Gladstone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gladstone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Festus is $935/month compared to $1,095/month in Gladstone — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Festus is more affordable at $206,200 median vs $217,900.

Median household income in Festus is $70,085 compared to $72,134 in Gladstone (-2.8%). Gladstone does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Festus spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Gladstone.