Floydada, TX vs St. Jo, TX

Floydada is moderately more affordable than St. Jo, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Floydada scores 54 compared to 60 for St. Jo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Jo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Floydada is $510/month compared to $483/month in St. Jo — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Jo has cheaper rent, Floydada actually has lower median home values ($83,400 vs $146,900).

Median household income in Floydada is $45,848 compared to $68,750 in St. Jo (-33.3%). While St. Jo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Floydada spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 8.4% in St. Jo.

Climate-wise, St. Jo is notably warmer with an average of 64.5°F compared to 61.4°F in Floydada. St. Jo receives more rainfall at 35.6" per year compared to 18.3" in Floydada.