Cokato, MN vs St. Joseph, MN

Cokato, MN and St. Joseph, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.7% difference in their overall index. Cokato scores 82 while St. Joseph scores 86 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cokato is $926/month compared to $1,139/month in St. Joseph — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cokato is more affordable at $216,100 median vs $240,300.

Median household income in Cokato is $71,090 compared to $75,217 in St. Joseph (-5.5%). 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 Cokato spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in St. Joseph.