Benton, Arkansas vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 3.6% cheaper than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $48,223 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Benton, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Benton, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher