Cities Similar to St. Joseph, MO
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to St. Joseph, MO
1. Kokomo, IN
59,890 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$175K
Rent estimate
$865/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Waterloo, IA
66,606 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$144K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
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Compare →3. Taylor, MI
61,241 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$171K
Rent estimate
$960/mo
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Compare →4. Sioux City, IA
85,727 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$179K
Rent estimate
$910/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Anderson, IN
55,199 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$174K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
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Compare →6. Euclid, OH
48,212 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$157K
Rent estimate
$890/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Springfield, OH
58,082 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$185K
Rent estimate
$880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Davenport, IA
100,354 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$169K
Rent estimate
$940/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Mansfield, OH
47,711 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$164K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Elyria, OH
53,117 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$177K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to St. Joseph
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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