High Ridge, MO vs Union, MO

Union is moderately more affordable than High Ridge, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. High Ridge scores 80 compared to 75 for Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of High Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in High Ridge is $1,106/month compared to $847/month in Union — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Union has cheaper rent, High Ridge actually has lower median home values ($166,400 vs $199,100).

Median household income in High Ridge is $75,040 compared to $71,760 in Union (+4.6%). The higher salaries in High Ridge partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of High Ridge spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Union.