Zip 38481 (St. Joseph, TN) Cost of Living


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St. Joseph cost of living score
77.8
Less expensive
22.2% lower
than the US average
13.5% lower
than the Tennessee average
St. Joseph (zip 38481), Tennessee 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 13.5% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Zip 38481 (St. Joseph, TN)

Housing costs in St. Joseph?
A typical home costs $138,200, which is 59.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.2% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Joseph costs $760 per month, which is 29.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,070 and close to the state average of $770.

Can I afford St. Joseph?
To live comfortably in St. Joseph (zip 38481), Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Joseph?
The cost of living in 38481 St. Joseph, TN is quite reasonable compared to other areas of the country. In fact, according to the Best Places website, the city has an overall cost of living index that is 4 points lower than the national average. Housing costs are also significantly lower here than in many other places, with a median home value that is almost 50% below the national average. Food and transportation costs are also lower than the national averages, making St. Joseph a great place for families on a budget looking for a safe and affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. JosephTennesseeUnited States
  77.889.9100.0
  92.395.4100
  108.3100.4100.0
  30.479.4100.0
  $138,200$277,400$338,100
  97.0%96.7%100.0%
  84.990.2100.0
  76.984.7100.0

   100=National Average

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