Lincoln, MO vs Pilot Grove, MO

Pilot Grove is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 66 compared to 61 for Pilot Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $784/month compared to $656/month in Pilot Grove — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pilot Grove is more affordable at $118,300 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Lincoln is $60,272 compared to $63,750 in Pilot Grove (-5.5%). Pilot Grove offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Pilot Grove.