Springfield, Missouri vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 8.1% cheaper than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $68,949 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Springfield, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher