Perry, MO vs Seymour, MO

Perry is moderately more affordable than Seymour, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Perry scores 58 compared to 62 for Seymour, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Seymour can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Perry is $567/month compared to $686/month in Seymour — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Perry is more affordable at $108,600 median vs $120,400.

Median household income in Perry is $47,443 compared to $51,497 in Seymour (-7.9%). While Seymour is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Perry spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Seymour.