Maryville, MO vs St. James, MO

St. James is moderately more affordable than Maryville, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Maryville scores 70 compared to 66 for St. James, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maryville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maryville is $780/month compared to $814/month in St. James — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maryville has cheaper rent, St. James actually has lower median home values ($117,200 vs $178,900).

Median household income in Maryville is $48,099 compared to $50,644 in St. James (-5%). St. James offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Maryville spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in St. James.