Montrose, MO vs Winston, MO

Winston is moderately more affordable than Montrose, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Montrose scores 65 compared to 60 for Winston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montrose can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montrose is $855/month compared to $742/month in Winston — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winston is more affordable at $64,500 median vs $79,400.

Median household income in Montrose is $50,938 compared to $50,500 in Winston (+0.9%). Montrose does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Montrose spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Winston.