What is a pro or con of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouricompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in Cape Girardeau.

What salary do I need to live in Cape Girardeau, Missouri copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $27,025 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. CAPE GIRARDEAU
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 45.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $27,025 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Cape Girardeau
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Cape Girardeau, MO

Compared to Washington, Cape Girardeau is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

74.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% lower

Commute

48.3% lower

Health

25.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Cape Girardeau, MO

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