Mehlville, MO vs St. Charles, MO

Mehlville is moderately more affordable than St. Charles, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Mehlville scores 82 compared to 92 for St. Charles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Charles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mehlville is $1,029/month compared to $1,186/month in St. Charles — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mehlville is more affordable at $210,200 median vs $280,800.

Median household income in Mehlville is $65,395 compared to $85,522 in St. Charles (-23.5%). While St. Charles is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mehlville spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in St. Charles.