Seymour, TX vs St. Jo, TX

St. Jo is moderately more affordable than Seymour, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Seymour scores 65 compared to 60 for St. Jo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Seymour can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Seymour is $822/month compared to $483/month in St. Jo — a 70% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Jo has cheaper rent, Seymour actually has lower median home values ($90,000 vs $146,900).

Median household income in Seymour is $38,984 compared to $68,750 in St. Jo (-43.3%). St. Jo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Seymour spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 8.4% in St. Jo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.7°F vs 64.5°F). St. Jo receives more rainfall at 35.6" per year compared to 27.9" in Seymour.