Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 1.6% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $76,198 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Cape Girardeau, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower