Kingsville, MO vs La Monte, MO

La Monte is moderately more affordable than Kingsville, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Kingsville scores 67 compared to 61 for La Monte, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kingsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingsville is $868/month compared to $663/month in La Monte — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Monte has cheaper rent, Kingsville actually has lower median home values ($98,400 vs $104,800).

Median household income in Kingsville is $64,250 compared to $63,021 in La Monte (+2%). Kingsville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingsville spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in La Monte.