Zip 64504 (St. Joseph, MO) Cost of Living


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St. Joseph cost of living score
76.6
Less expensive
23.4% lower
than the US average
10.5% lower
than the Missouri average
St. Joseph (zip 64504), Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.4% lower than the U.S. average and 10.5% higher than the average for Missouri.

Zip 64504 (St. Joseph, MO)

Housing costs in St. Joseph?
A typical home costs $88,700, which is 73.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.2% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Joseph costs $930 per month, which is 2.1% cheaper than the national average of $950 and 3.2% more than the state average of $900.

Can I afford St. Joseph?
To live comfortably in St. Joseph (zip 64504), Missouri, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Joseph?
The cost of living in 64504 St. Joseph, MO is quite affordable compared to the national average. According to the data from Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living in this area is 8% lower than the US average and housing is 7% less expensive than in most other parts of the country. Renting is also more affordable here than many other places, with a one bedroom apartment going for an average of $521 per month and utilities costing around 9% below national averages. Other costs such as groceries, health care and transportation are also more affordable here than in other cities, making it a great place for those looking to save money on their cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. JosephMissouriUnited States
  76.685.6100.0
  92.494.9100
  110.9104.3100.0
  27.366.5100.0
  $88,700$212,300$338,100
  105.4%98.5%100.0%
  73.286.2100.0
  88.185.6100.0

   100=National Average

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