Ste. Genevieve, MO vs Washington, MO

Ste. Genevieve is moderately more affordable than Washington, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Ste. Genevieve scores 69 compared to 77 for Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ste. Genevieve is $761/month compared to $846/month in Washington — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ste. Genevieve is more affordable at $164,600 median vs $217,500.

Median household income in Ste. Genevieve is $43,856 compared to $78,510 in Washington (-44.1%). While Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ste. Genevieve spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Washington.