Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 17.3% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,929 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Houston
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  70.0% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher