Lake St. Louis, MO vs Shrewsbury, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shrewsbury is 25.6% 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 Shrewsbury 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 $1,143/month in Shrewsbury — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shrewsbury is more affordable at $266,600 median vs $375,300.

Median household income in Lake St. Louis is $123,427 compared to $84,942 in Shrewsbury (+45.3%). While Lake St. Louis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake St. Louis spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Shrewsbury.