| St. Joseph, MO | Des Moines, IA | United States |
Overall | 76.6 | 86.6 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 94.5 | 96.0 | 100 |
Health | 110.9 | 102.4 | 100 |
Housing | 40.0 | 57.8 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $132,300 | $175,700 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,300.0% | 8,960.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 71.0 | 74.7 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 87.5 | 112.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for St. Joseph 6 Reviews
I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as More
St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring. More
For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we More
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Reviews for Des Moines 53 Reviews
Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the More
This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north More
Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike More
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