St. Joseph, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Kossuth County / St. Joseph / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in St. Joseph, Iowa?
$2,010 / month
for a family, 62.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,120 for the year for a family.
$1,867 / month
for a single person, 60.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,400 for the year for a single person.

St. Joseph cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
8.6% lower
than the Iowa average
St. Joseph, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 8.6% higher than the average for Iowa.

St. Joseph, IA

Housing costs in St. Joseph?
A typical home costs $126,100, which is 62.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Joseph costs $690 per month, which is 51.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford St. Joseph?
To live comfortably in St. Joseph, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Joseph?
The cost of living in St. Joseph, IA is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home price is approximately $154,000, which is well below the national average and a great deal for anyone looking to buy a house. Property taxes are also quite low – only about 0.9% of the total assessed value of a property. Additionally, groceries, health care costs, and utilities are all much cheaper than the national averages, making it an excellent place to live on a budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSt. JosephIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  92.9  Unlock100.0
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  40.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  100.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock71.4100.0
  96.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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