New Haven, MO vs Sturgeon, MO

Sturgeon is moderately more affordable than New Haven, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. New Haven scores 75 compared to 69 for Sturgeon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Haven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Haven is $883/month compared to $886/month in Sturgeon — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Haven has cheaper rent, Sturgeon actually has lower median home values ($139,300 vs $187,600).

Median household income in New Haven is $69,701 compared to $66,500 in Sturgeon (+4.8%). The higher salaries in New Haven partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of New Haven spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Sturgeon.