St. George, MO vs Walnut Grove, MO

Walnut Grove is moderately more affordable than St. George, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. St. George scores 71 compared to 64 for Walnut Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. George can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. George is $850/month compared to $733/month in Walnut Grove — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walnut Grove is more affordable at $127,600 median vs $149,800.

Median household income in St. George is $72,974 compared to $45,357 in Walnut Grove (+60.9%). While St. George 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. George spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Walnut Grove.