East Cleveland, TN vs St. Joseph, TN

St. Joseph is moderately more affordable than East Cleveland, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. East Cleveland scores 69 compared to 61 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Cleveland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Cleveland is $918/month compared to $627/month in St. Joseph — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Joseph has cheaper rent, East Cleveland actually has lower median home values ($113,800 vs $121,900).

Median household income in East Cleveland is $46,968 compared to $46,786 in St. Joseph (+0.4%). East Cleveland does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of East Cleveland spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in St. Joseph.