Kirksville, MO vs St. John, MO

Kirksville is moderately more affordable than St. John, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Kirksville scores 68 compared to 76 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 Kirksville is $787/month compared to $1,153/month in St. John — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kirksville has cheaper rent, St. John actually has lower median home values ($96,900 vs $145,300).

Median household income in Kirksville is $48,063 compared to $50,429 in St. John (-4.7%). 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 Kirksville spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in St. John.