Vancouver, Washington vs. St. Joseph, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Michigan is 24.0% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,008 in St. Joseph, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Michigan is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. St. Joseph, MI
Compared to Vancouver, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower