Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Lorain, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lorain, Ohio is 12.9% cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,550 in Lorain, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lorain
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Lorain, OH
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Lorain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher