Pevely, MO vs Sikeston, MO

Sikeston is moderately more affordable than Pevely, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Pevely scores 76 compared to 70 for Sikeston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pevely can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pevely is $844/month compared to $827/month in Sikeston — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sikeston is more affordable at $158,100 median vs $203,700.

Median household income in Pevely is $64,660 compared to $53,203 in Sikeston (+21.5%). While Pevely is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pevely spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Sikeston.