Lilbourn, MO vs Wheaton, MO

Wheaton is moderately more affordable than Lilbourn, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Lilbourn scores 58 compared to 53 for Wheaton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lilbourn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lilbourn is $692/month compared to $466/month in Wheaton — a 49% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wheaton has cheaper rent, Lilbourn actually has lower median home values ($65,600 vs $105,300).

Median household income in Lilbourn is $41,250 compared to $30,000 in Wheaton (+37.5%). While Lilbourn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lilbourn spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Wheaton.