Missouri City, MO vs Stewartsville, MO

Stewartsville is moderately more affordable than Missouri City, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Missouri City scores 71 compared to 66 for Stewartsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Missouri City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Missouri City is $1,045/month compared to $783/month in Stewartsville — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stewartsville has cheaper rent, Missouri City actually has lower median home values ($83,800 vs $121,400).

Median household income in Missouri City is $51,042 compared to $73,906 in Stewartsville (-30.9%). 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 Missouri City spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Stewartsville.