Raytown, MO vs St. Ann, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Ann is 15.1% cheaper than Raytown. With a cost index of 72 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Ann to Raytown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Raytown is $1,213/month compared to $952/month in St. Ann — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Ann is more affordable at $118,600 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Raytown is $67,227 compared to $52,059 in St. Ann (+29.1%). While Raytown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Raytown spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in St. Ann.