Memphis, MO vs Pilot Grove, MO

Memphis is moderately more affordable than Pilot Grove, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Memphis scores 57 compared to 61 for Pilot Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pilot Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Memphis is $491/month compared to $656/month in Pilot Grove — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Memphis is more affordable at $117,200 median vs $118,300.

Median household income in Memphis is $49,598 compared to $63,750 in Pilot Grove (-22.2%). While Pilot Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Memphis spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 12.3% in Pilot Grove.