Wardsville, MO vs West Alton, MO

Wardsville is moderately more affordable than West Alton, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Wardsville scores 78 compared to 86 for West Alton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Alton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wardsville is $717/month compared to $1,313/month in West Alton — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wardsville has cheaper rent, West Alton actually has lower median home values ($156,300 vs $309,900).

Median household income in Wardsville is $117,500 compared to $128,438 in West Alton (-8.5%). The higher salaries in West Alton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Wardsville spend roughly 7.3% of their income on rent, less than the 12.3% in West Alton.