Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 24.1% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $64,521 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Dallas
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher