Lake St. Louis, MO vs Wildwood, MO

Lake St. Louis is moderately more affordable than Wildwood, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Lake St. Louis scores 113 compared to 120 for Wildwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wildwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake St. Louis is $1,608/month compared to $1,575/month in Wildwood — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wildwood has cheaper rent, Lake St. Louis actually has lower median home values ($375,300 vs $472,800).

Median household income in Lake St. Louis is $123,427 compared to $157,750 in Wildwood (-21.8%). While Wildwood 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, more than the 12% in Wildwood.