Median Home Price
$182,874.79
Median RentBETTER
$882.6/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.3
Property Tax RateTIE
0.97%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+7.4%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+36.8%
Break-Even YearsBETTER
7 years
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
+$7,667
Median Home PriceBETTER
$175,440.91
Median Rent
$1,284.48/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
11.4
Property Tax RateTIE
0.97%
Price Change (1Y)
+0.9%
Price Change (5Y)
+4.5%
Break-Even Years
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$37,880
Key Differences
Home Prices
St. Joseph's median home price of $182,874.79 is higher than St. Louis's $175,440.91 by 4%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in St. Joseph costs $882.6/mo compared to $1,284.48/mo in St. Louis—a difference of $401.88/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
St. Joseph favors either option, while St. Louis favors renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.