Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Metropolis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metropolis, Illinois is 14.6% cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $42,690 in Metropolis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metropolis, Illinois is cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Metropolis
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Metropolis, IL
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Metropolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower