Paducah, Kentucky vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 6.1% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $37,145 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is more expensive than Paducah, 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 Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Paducah, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher