Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 25.8% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,319 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower