Springport, IN vs St. Joe, IN

Springport is moderately more affordable than St. Joe, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Springport scores 56 compared to 61 for St. Joe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Joe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Springport is $531/month compared to $700/month in St. Joe — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Springport has cheaper rent, St. Joe actually has lower median home values ($85,400 vs $88,800).

Median household income in Springport is $45,469 compared to $61,875 in St. Joe (-26.5%). While St. Joe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Springport spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in St. Joe.