St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Platte City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Platte City, Missouri is 29.7% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $64,827 in Platte City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Platte City, Missouri is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Platte City
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Platte City, MO
Compared to St. Joseph, Platte City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher