Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Jackson, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Missouri is 5.9% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $52,948 in Jackson, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Missouri is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Jackson
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Jackson, MO
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower