Lathrop, MO vs St. John, MO

Lathrop is moderately more affordable than St. John, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Lathrop scores 71 compared to 76 for St. John, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. John can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lathrop is $850/month compared to $1,153/month in St. John — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lathrop has cheaper rent, St. John actually has lower median home values ($96,900 vs $156,500).

Median household income in Lathrop is $76,468 compared to $50,429 in St. John (+51.6%). Lathrop offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lathrop spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in St. John.