Raymore, MO vs St. Charles, MO

St. Charles is moderately more affordable than Raymore, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Raymore scores 98 compared to 92 for St. Charles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raymore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Raymore is $1,283/month compared to $1,186/month in St. Charles — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Charles is more affordable at $280,800 median vs $318,000.

Median household income in Raymore is $103,158 compared to $85,522 in St. Charles (+20.6%). While Raymore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Raymore spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in St. Charles.