Okawville, IL vs St. Joseph, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Okawville is 15.9% cheaper than St. Joseph. With a cost index of 69 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Okawville to St. Joseph should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Okawville is $736/month compared to $969/month in St. Joseph — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Okawville is more affordable at $161,400 median vs $257,400.

Median household income in Okawville is $84,881 compared to $114,594 in St. Joseph (-25.9%). While St. Joseph is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Okawville spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in St. Joseph.

Climate-wise, Okawville is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.5°F in St. Joseph. Okawville receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37" in St. Joseph.