St. Peters, MO vs Wildwood, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Peters is 22.3% cheaper than Wildwood. With a cost index of 93 vs 120, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Peters to Wildwood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Peters is $1,291/month compared to $1,575/month in Wildwood — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Peters is more affordable at $252,800 median vs $472,800.

Median household income in St. Peters is $89,827 compared to $157,750 in Wildwood (-43.1%). While Wildwood 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. Peters spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Wildwood.