Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 4.8% cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $47,604 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Memphis
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower