Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 14.3% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $57,125 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Edwardsville
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher