St. John, MO vs Warrensburg, MO

St. John, MO and Warrensburg, MO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.7% difference in their overall index. St. John scores 76 while Warrensburg scores 77 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. John is $1,153/month compared to $887/month in Warrensburg — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Warrensburg has cheaper rent, St. John actually has lower median home values ($96,900 vs $216,900).

Median household income in St. John is $50,429 compared to $57,232 in Warrensburg (-11.9%). While Warrensburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. John spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Warrensburg.