Baltimore, Maryland vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 10.8% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $71,325 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Baltimore, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher