Huntsville, MO vs Lancaster, MO

Lancaster is moderately more affordable than Huntsville, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Huntsville scores 63 compared to 55 for Lancaster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Huntsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntsville is $738/month compared to $388/month in Lancaster — a 90% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lancaster has cheaper rent, Huntsville actually has lower median home values ($101,500 vs $137,500).

Median household income in Huntsville is $52,266 compared to $47,361 in Lancaster (+10.4%). The higher salaries in Huntsville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntsville spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 9.8% in Lancaster.