Glasgow, MO vs Wheaton, MO

Glasgow, MO and Wheaton, MO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3% difference in their overall index. Glasgow scores 54 while Wheaton scores 53 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Glasgow is $445/month compared to $466/month in Wheaton — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glasgow has cheaper rent, Wheaton actually has lower median home values ($105,300 vs $115,400).

Median household income in Glasgow is $45,703 compared to $30,000 in Wheaton (+52.3%). While Glasgow is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glasgow spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Wheaton.