Palmyra, MO vs Rock Port, MO

Rock Port is moderately more affordable than Palmyra, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Palmyra scores 71 compared to 62 for Rock Port, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Palmyra can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Palmyra is $852/month compared to $708/month in Rock Port — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rock Port is more affordable at $109,100 median vs $165,000.

Median household income in Palmyra is $69,211 compared to $45,208 in Rock Port (+53.1%). While Palmyra is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Palmyra spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Rock Port.