Greendale, MO vs St. Thomas, MO

St. Thomas is moderately more affordable than Greendale, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Greendale scores 84 compared to 74 for St. Thomas, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greendale is $1,358/month compared to $907/month in St. Thomas — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Thomas has cheaper rent, Greendale actually has lower median home values ($111,200 vs $193,800).

Median household income in Greendale is $40,547 compared to $79,250 in St. Thomas (-48.8%). St. Thomas offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greendale spend roughly 40.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in St. Thomas. The St. Thomas ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.