Lamar, MO vs St. Ann, MO

Lamar is moderately more affordable than St. Ann, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Lamar scores 67 compared to 72 for St. Ann, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Ann can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lamar is $830/month compared to $952/month in St. Ann — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lamar is more affordable at $114,800 median vs $118,600.

Median household income in Lamar is $34,894 compared to $52,059 in St. Ann (-33%). While St. Ann is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lamar spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in St. Ann.