Knox City, MO vs Polo, MO

Knox City is moderately more affordable than Polo, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Knox City scores 59 compared to 64 for Polo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Polo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Knox City is $725/month compared to $617/month in Polo — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Polo has cheaper rent, Knox City actually has lower median home values ($57,500 vs $152,500).

Median household income in Knox City is $43,500 compared to $48,750 in Polo (-10.8%). While Polo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Knox City spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Polo.