Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 34.6% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,727 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Elmhurst, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower