Sikeston, Missouri vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 1.9% more expensive than Sikeston, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,949 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sikeston, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is more expensive than Sikeston, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
63% more expensive in St. Joseph
than in Sikeston, Missouri
Sikeston, MO vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Sikeston, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher