Oakville, MO vs Wentzville, MO

Oakville is moderately more affordable than Wentzville, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Oakville scores 90 compared to 96 for Wentzville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wentzville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oakville is $1,083/month compared to $1,264/month in Wentzville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakville is more affordable at $292,500 median vs $302,700.

Median household income in Oakville is $103,125 compared to $111,409 in Wentzville (-7.4%). While Wentzville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oakville spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Wentzville.