Salina, Kansas vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 9.3% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $81,946 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Cape Girardeau
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to Salina, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher