St. Martins, MO vs Summersville, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Summersville is 19.6% cheaper than St. Martins. With a cost index of 55 vs 65, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Summersville to St. Martins should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Martins is $538/month compared to $575/month in Summersville — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Martins has cheaper rent, Summersville actually has lower median home values ($63,700 vs $225,000).

Median household income in St. Martins is $78,125 compared to $40,000 in Summersville (+95.3%). While St. Martins 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. Martins spend roughly 8.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Summersville.