Highlandville, MO vs Purcell, MO

Purcell is moderately more affordable than Highlandville, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Highlandville scores 70 compared to 65 for Purcell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Highlandville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highlandville is $800/month compared to $938/month in Purcell — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Highlandville has cheaper rent, Purcell actually has lower median home values ($84,600 vs $180,400).

Median household income in Highlandville is $58,438 compared to $38,750 in Purcell (+50.8%). While Highlandville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Highlandville spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in Purcell.