St. James, MO vs Steelville, MO

Steelville is moderately more affordable than St. James, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. St. James scores 66 compared to 59 for Steelville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. James can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. James is $814/month compared to $683/month in Steelville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Steelville is more affordable at $82,500 median vs $117,200.

Median household income in St. James is $50,644 compared to $32,404 in Steelville (+56.3%). While St. James 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. James spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Steelville.