Rolla, MO vs Valley Park, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Rolla is 24.2% cheaper than Valley Park. With a cost index of 71 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Rolla to Valley Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Rolla is $790/month compared to $1,343/month in Valley Park — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rolla is more affordable at $177,400 median vs $232,900.

Median household income in Rolla is $42,518 compared to $64,470 in Valley Park (-34%). While Valley Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rolla spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Valley Park.