Clifton, IL vs St. Joseph, IL

Clifton is moderately more affordable than St. Joseph, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Clifton scores 74 compared to 82 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Joseph can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clifton is $839/month compared to $969/month in St. Joseph — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clifton is more affordable at $184,100 median vs $257,400.

Median household income in Clifton is $69,276 compared to $114,594 in St. Joseph (-39.5%). While St. Joseph is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clifton spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in St. Joseph.