Roseau, MN vs St. Joseph, MN

Roseau is moderately more affordable than St. Joseph, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Roseau scores 75 compared to 86 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Joseph can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roseau is $1,027/month compared to $1,139/month in St. Joseph — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roseau is more affordable at $130,000 median vs $240,300.

Median household income in Roseau is $60,185 compared to $75,217 in St. Joseph (-20%). 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 Roseau spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in St. Joseph.

Climate-wise, St. Joseph is notably warmer with an average of 42.9°F compared to 37.7°F in Roseau. St. Joseph receives more rainfall at 28.5" per year compared to 24.3" in Roseau.