Mount Vernon, MO vs St. Ann, MO

Mount Vernon is moderately more affordable than St. Ann, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Mount Vernon scores 67 compared to 72 for St. Ann, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Ann can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Vernon is $691/month compared to $952/month in St. Ann — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Vernon has cheaper rent, St. Ann actually has lower median home values ($118,600 vs $175,000).

Median household income in Mount Vernon is $49,153 compared to $52,059 in St. Ann (-5.6%). The higher salaries in St. Ann partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Vernon spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in St. Ann.