Murray, Kentucky vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 5.9% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $79,389 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Cape Girardeau
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Murray, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% higher
      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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher