St. George, MO vs Wellington, MO

St. George, MO and Wellington, MO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3% difference in their overall index. St. George scores 71 while Wellington scores 73 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. George is $850/month compared to $963/month in Wellington — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. George has cheaper rent, Wellington actually has lower median home values ($142,000 vs $149,800).

Median household income in St. George is $72,974 compared to $67,404 in Wellington (+8.3%). St. George offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of St. George spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Wellington.