Plattsburg, MO vs Waverly, MO

Waverly is moderately more affordable than Plattsburg, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Plattsburg scores 71 compared to 67 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plattsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plattsburg is $768/month compared to $835/month in Waverly — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Plattsburg has cheaper rent, Waverly actually has lower median home values ($107,500 vs $182,500).

Median household income in Plattsburg is $64,856 compared to $48,000 in Waverly (+35.1%). While Plattsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Plattsburg spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Waverly.