St. Joseph, Missouri is a charming, affordable river city with a compact, walkable downtown, lively cafes and breweries, scenic riverfront trails and historic museums — a low‑stress place where short-term rentals, good local dining and easy commutes make multi-week assignments comfortable and even enjoyable.
If you want big-city variety, Kansas City is about a 50–60 minute drive with a major airport, top restaurants, pro sports and weekend cultural options when you need a change of pace.