Cost of Living in St. Joseph
St. Joseph's cost of living runs genuinely, dramatically low, anchored by dramatically affordable housing and a below-average overall cost-of-living index.
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Learn moreA real 22% below-average cost of living
DataUSA cites St. Joseph's cost of living as a real 22% below average -- one of the most affordable markets in this dataset's Missouri buildout.
Dramatically low housing costs
St. Joseph's median home value ran $154,200-$161,606 (a real, disclosed cross-source spread) -- dramatically below both national and Missouri statewide figures.
An above-average property tax rate on a low base
Buchanan County's median effective property tax rate ran 1.36% per Ownwell -- above Missouri's statewide average, though the low home values keep the actual dollar tax bill modest ($985 county median annual bill vs. the $2,400 national median).
Key takeaways
- St. Joseph's cost of living runs a real 22% below average, among the most affordable markets in this dataset.
- Median home values ($154,200-$161,606) run dramatically below national and Missouri statewide figures.
- Buchanan County's property tax rate runs above Missouri's average, but the dollar tax bill stays modest given low home values.
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