Maryville, MO vs Raytown, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Maryville is 15% cheaper than Raytown. With a cost index of 70 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Maryville to Raytown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Maryville is $780/month compared to $1,213/month in Raytown — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maryville has cheaper rent, Raytown actually has lower median home values ($162,000 vs $178,900).

Median household income in Maryville is $48,099 compared to $67,227 in Raytown (-28.5%). While Raytown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maryville spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Raytown.