Jeffersonville, IN vs St. John, IN

Jeffersonville is moderately more affordable than St. John, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Jeffersonville scores 83 compared to 96 for St. John, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. John can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jeffersonville is $1,090/month compared to $971/month in St. John — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. John has cheaper rent, Jeffersonville actually has lower median home values ($208,500 vs $370,800).

Median household income in Jeffersonville is $70,157 compared to $127,449 in St. John (-45%). While St. John is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jeffersonville spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 9.1% in St. John.