Grandview, MO vs St. Joseph, MO

St. Joseph is moderately more affordable than Grandview, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Grandview scores 77 compared to 69 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grandview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grandview is $1,007/month compared to $884/month in St. Joseph — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Joseph is more affordable at $144,200 median vs $171,200.

Median household income in Grandview is $53,431 compared to $55,578 in St. Joseph (-3.9%). St. Joseph offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grandview spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in St. Joseph.