Lake St. Louis, MO vs Oakville, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oakville is 25.2% cheaper than Lake St. Louis. With a cost index of 90 vs 113, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oakville to Lake St. Louis should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake St. Louis is $1,608/month compared to $1,083/month in Oakville — a 49% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakville is more affordable at $292,500 median vs $375,300.

Median household income in Lake St. Louis is $123,427 compared to $103,125 in Oakville (+19.7%). The higher salaries in Lake St. Louis partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake St. Louis spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Oakville.