Gladstone, MO vs St. Charles, MO

Gladstone is moderately more affordable than St. Charles, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Gladstone scores 84 compared to 92 for St. Charles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Charles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gladstone is $1,095/month compared to $1,186/month in St. Charles — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gladstone is more affordable at $217,900 median vs $280,800.

Median household income in Gladstone is $72,134 compared to $85,522 in St. Charles (-15.7%). While St. Charles is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gladstone spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in St. Charles.