Oak Ridge, MO vs Pilot Knob, MO

Pilot Knob is moderately more affordable than Oak Ridge, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Oak Ridge scores 70 compared to 61 for Pilot Knob, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Ridge is $933/month compared to $673/month in Pilot Knob — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pilot Knob is more affordable at $108,700 median vs $145,800.

Median household income in Oak Ridge is $68,542 compared to $44,853 in Pilot Knob (+52.8%). While Oak Ridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Ridge spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Pilot Knob.