Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Cape Girardeau, Missouri


The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 11.1% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,525 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Cape Girardeau
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Alton, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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