Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Cape Girardeau, Missouri


The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 37.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,626 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Austin, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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