St. Charles, MO vs Wentzville, MO

St. Charles, MO and Wentzville, MO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. St. Charles scores 92 while Wentzville scores 96 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Charles is $1,186/month compared to $1,264/month in Wentzville — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Charles is more affordable at $280,800 median vs $302,700.

Median household income in St. Charles is $85,522 compared to $111,409 in Wentzville (-23.2%). While Wentzville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Charles spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Wentzville.