Platte City, Missouri vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 22.9% cheaper than Platte City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $106,437 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Platte City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Platte City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Platte City, Missouri
Platte City, MO vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Platte City, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower