HEAD TO HEAD
St. Joseph vs St. Louis
St. Louis leads St. Joseph on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
St. Joseph, MO
wins 2 of 5 factors
St. Louis, MO
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | St. Joseph | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 93 ◆ | 89 |
| Affordable to rent | 94 ◆ | 78 |
| Climate comfort | 33 | 63 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 44 | 48 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 17 | 95 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | St. Joseph | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $215K | $277K |
| Typical rent | $1,000/mo | $1,451/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.7°C | 13.1°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.06 kWh/m²/day | 4.17 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #343 | #21 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.