West Memphis, Arkansas vs. Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is 16.5% more expensive than West Memphis, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $58,226 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is more expensive than West Memphis, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Cape Girardeau
than in West Memphis, Arkansas
West Memphis, AR vs. Cape Girardeau, MO
Compared to West Memphis, Cape Girardeau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher