Iowa City, Iowa vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 6.7% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,674 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Iowa City, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower