St. Joseph Metro Area, MO Cost of Living


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St. Joseph cost of living score
77.8
Less expensive
22.2% lower
than the US average
9.1% lower
than the Missouri average
St. Joseph Misso Metro Area, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.2% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% higher than the average for Missouri.

St. Joseph Metro Area, MO

Housing costs in St. Joseph?
A typical home costs $151,700, which is 55.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.5% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Joseph costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.6% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford St. Joseph?
To live comfortably in St. Joseph Misso Metro Area, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Joseph?
The cost of living in St. Joseph, MO Metro Area is 77.8, which is significantly lower than the US average Cost of Living of 100. This means that it is much more affordable to live in St. Joseph than in other parts of the country. Additionally, the median house value in St. Joseph is $151700, much lower than the national average house value of $338100, making real estate in this area particularly affordable compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. JosephMissouriUnited States
  77.885.6100.0
  94.994.9100
  110.9104.3100.0
  44.766.5100.0
  $151,700$212,300$338,100
  103.9%98.5%100.0%
  75.186.2100.0
  84.385.6100.0

   100=National Average

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