Farmington, MO vs St. John, MO

Farmington, MO and St. John, MO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.7% difference in their overall index. Farmington scores 73 while St. John scores 76 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 Farmington is $856/month compared to $1,153/month in St. John — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Farmington has cheaper rent, St. John actually has lower median home values ($96,900 vs $187,500).

Median household income in Farmington is $49,882 compared to $50,429 in St. John (-1.1%). St. John 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 Farmington spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in St. John.