Santa Rosa, California vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 42.6% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $43,023 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Santa Rosa, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower