Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Cape Girardeau, Missouri


The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 19.7% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $40,138 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Madison, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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