Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 12.0% cheaper than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,000 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Beaufort, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower