Lexington, MO vs St. George, MO

Lexington is moderately more affordable than St. George, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 67 compared to 71 for St. George, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. George can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington is $713/month compared to $850/month in St. George — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, St. George actually has lower median home values ($149,800 vs $153,300).

Median household income in Lexington is $70,134 compared to $72,974 in St. George (-3.9%). The higher salaries in St. George partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lexington spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in St. George.