Kirkwood, MO vs St. Peters, MO

St. Peters is moderately more affordable than Kirkwood, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Kirkwood scores 107 compared to 93 for St. Peters, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kirkwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kirkwood is $1,293/month compared to $1,291/month in St. Peters — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Peters is more affordable at $252,800 median vs $421,500.

Median household income in Kirkwood is $117,439 compared to $89,827 in St. Peters (+30.7%). While Kirkwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kirkwood spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in St. Peters.