Maplewood, MO vs Warrensburg, MO

Maplewood, MO and Warrensburg, MO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.6% difference in their overall index. Maplewood scores 79 while Warrensburg scores 77 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Maplewood is $898/month compared to $887/month in Warrensburg — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Warrensburg is more affordable at $216,900 median vs $231,500.

Median household income in Maplewood is $65,510 compared to $57,232 in Warrensburg (+14.5%). While Maplewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maplewood spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Warrensburg.