Atlanta, Georgia vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 31.3% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $40,212 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Atlanta, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower