Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 2.5% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $48,743 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Las Cruces, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher