Charleston, South Carolina vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 25.9% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,481 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Charleston, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower