Richmond, Virginia vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 15.3% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,528 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Richmond, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower