Irondale, MO vs St. George, MO

Irondale, MO and St. George, MO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Irondale scores 71 while St. George scores 71 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Irondale is $1,000/month compared to $850/month in St. George — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. George has cheaper rent, Irondale actually has lower median home values ($100,000 vs $149,800).

Median household income in Irondale is $31,750 compared to $72,974 in St. George (-56.5%). While St. George is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Irondale spend roughly 37.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in St. George. The St. George ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.