Merriam Woods, MO vs Stewartsville, MO

Stewartsville is moderately more affordable than Merriam Woods, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Merriam Woods scores 75 compared to 66 for Stewartsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merriam Woods can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Merriam Woods is $1,102/month compared to $783/month in Stewartsville — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stewartsville has cheaper rent, Merriam Woods actually has lower median home values ($111,800 vs $121,400).

Median household income in Merriam Woods is $50,000 compared to $73,906 in Stewartsville (-32.3%). Stewartsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Merriam Woods spend roughly 26.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Stewartsville.