Glendale, MO vs Lake St. Louis, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lake St. Louis is 16.4% cheaper than Glendale. With a cost index of 113 vs 131, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lake St. Louis to Glendale should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Glendale is $1,855/month compared to $1,608/month in Lake St. Louis — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake St. Louis is more affordable at $375,300 median vs $510,100.

Median household income in Glendale is $168,750 compared to $123,427 in Lake St. Louis (+36.7%). While Glendale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glendale spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Lake St. Louis.