Mattoon, Illinois vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 19.0% more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,503 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mattoon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Cape Girardeau
than in Mattoon, Illinois
Mattoon, IL vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Mattoon, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher