Seymour, WI vs St. Joseph, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Joseph is 17.4% cheaper than Seymour. With a cost index of 80 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Joseph to Seymour should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Seymour is $1,417/month compared to $883/month in St. Joseph — a 61% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Joseph has cheaper rent, Seymour actually has lower median home values ($232,500 vs $264,400).

Median household income in Seymour is $92,614 compared to $84,583 in St. Joseph (+9.5%). The higher salaries in Seymour partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Seymour spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in St. Joseph.