Raytown, MO vs St. Joseph, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Joseph is 19.3% cheaper than Raytown. With a cost index of 69 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Joseph to Raytown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Raytown is $1,213/month compared to $884/month in St. Joseph — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Joseph is more affordable at $144,200 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Raytown is $67,227 compared to $55,578 in St. Joseph (+21%). While Raytown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Raytown spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in St. Joseph.