Kirkwood, MO vs Wentzville, MO

Wentzville is moderately more affordable than Kirkwood, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Kirkwood scores 107 compared to 96 for Wentzville, 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 $1,264/month in Wentzville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wentzville is more affordable at $302,700 median vs $421,500.

Median household income in Kirkwood is $117,439 compared to $111,409 in Wentzville (+5.4%). Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Wentzville.