Pasadena Hills, MO vs Wilbur Park, MO

Pasadena Hills, MO and Wilbur Park, MO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.6% difference in their overall index. Pasadena Hills scores 80 while Wilbur Park scores 84 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pasadena Hills is $870/month compared to $1,175/month in Wilbur Park — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pasadena Hills has cheaper rent, Wilbur Park actually has lower median home values ($182,300 vs $248,300).

Median household income in Pasadena Hills is $85,694 compared to $86,625 in Wilbur Park (-1.1%). Wilbur Park does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Pasadena Hills spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Wilbur Park.