Lathrop, MO vs Stover, MO

Stover is moderately more affordable than Lathrop, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Lathrop scores 71 compared to 64 for Stover, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lathrop 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 $748/month in Stover — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stover is more affordable at $114,700 median vs $156,500.

Median household income in Lathrop is $76,468 compared to $47,596 in Stover (+60.7%). While Lathrop is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lathrop spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Stover.