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Cost & Benefits

St. Joseph vs Wathena

Simple answer

You'd likely save $470 a month in Wathena.

Typical rent is $898 in St. Joseph and $428 in Wathena. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

St. Joseph

Missouri

Typical rent
$898
Typical pay
$57,956 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,101
Price index
86.4 (metro)

Wathena

Kansas

Typical rent
$428
Typical pay
$87,222 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,101
Price index
86.4 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.