What is a pro or con of living in St. Joseph, Missouricompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in St. Joseph.

What salary do I need to live in St. Joseph, Missouri copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $170,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana could decrease to $150,577 in St. Joseph, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. ST. JOSEPH
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 11.4% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $150,577 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. St. Joseph, MO

Compared to Indianapolis, St. Joseph is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% higher

Commute

21.8% lower

Health

10.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. St. Joseph, MO

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