Kirksville, MO vs Sullivan, MO

Kirksville is moderately more affordable than Sullivan, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Kirksville scores 68 compared to 72 for Sullivan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sullivan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kirksville is $787/month compared to $862/month in Sullivan — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kirksville is more affordable at $145,300 median vs $153,100.

Median household income in Kirksville is $48,063 compared to $60,137 in Sullivan (-20.1%). While Sullivan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kirksville spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Sullivan.