Rolla, Missouri vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 3.0% cheaper than Rolla, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $48,516 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Rolla, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Rolla, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Rolla, Missouri
Rolla, MO vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Rolla, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher