What is a pro or con of living in Martinsburg, West Virginiacompared to Cape Girardeau, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Martinsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Martinsburg, West Virginia copmared to Cape Girardeau, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri should increase to $55,098 in Martinsburg, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CAPE GIRARDEAU vs. MARTINSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 10.2% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,098 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Martinsburg
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Martinsburg, WV

Compared to Cape Girardeau, Martinsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

22.0% higher

Health

2.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Martinsburg, WV

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