St. Joseph, MI Cost of Living


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St. Joseph cost of living score
88.1
Less expensive
11.9% lower
than the US average
3.7% lower
than the Michigan average
St. Joseph, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.9% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

St. Joseph, MI

Housing costs in St. Joseph?
A typical home costs $263,200, which is 22.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.3% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Joseph costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford St. Joseph?
To live comfortably in St. Joseph, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $50,400 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Joseph?
The cost of living in St. Joseph, MI is significantly lower than the national average, making it a great place to live for people on a budget. The median home price is much lower than the US average, and groceries are also cheaper than the national average. Additionally, utilities prices in St. Joseph are 8% lower than most other parts of Michigan. All these factors make St. Joseph an attractive option for anyone looking to save money while still enjoying all that Michigan has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. JosephMichiganUnited States
  88.191.5100.0
  95.193.4100
  92.184.8100.0
  87.871.2100.0
  $263,200$218,700$338,100
  86.3%100.1%100.0%
  87.5115.1100.0
  93.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I felt compelled to leave a comment because other young professionals have left words of St. Joe being boring, etc. I agree that St. Joe is not a great place for  More

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St. Joseph's location on Lake Michigan makes it a popular resort destination. The city is host to a number of festivals throughout the year, summer concerts by the river  More

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St. Joseph is like a little lost treasure on the west side of Michigan. Located near Lake Michigan, it's a town that has a wonderful mixture of rural and urban so you  More

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