San Diego, California vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 49.3% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $12,687 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to San Diego, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower