Cape Girardeau, MO Cost of Living


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Cape Girardeau cost of living score
83.8
Less expensive
16.2% lower
than the US average
2.1% lower
than the Missouri average
Cape Girardeau, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.2% lower than the U.S. average and 2.1% higher than the average for Missouri.

Cape Girardeau, MO

Housing costs in Cape Girardeau?
A typical home costs $180,400, which is 46.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.0% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cape Girardeau costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Cape Girardeau?
To live comfortably in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cape Girardeau?
Cape Girardeau, MO boasts an affordable cost of living when compared to the national average. According to the city's official website, housing costs are 23% lower than the US average and an estimated 11.3% below the Missouri state average. Additionally, grocery costs are 16.7% lower than the US average and 9.6% lower than the state's average. Similarly, transportation costs in Cape Girardeau are estimated to be 15% lower than the US average and 8.3% below Missouri’s average which makes it an attractive proposition for those looking for a place with a reasonable cost of living without sacrificing quality of life or opportunity.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCape GirardeauMissouriUnited States
  83.885.6100.0
  95.894.9100
  120.0104.3100.0
  56.766.5100.0
  $180,400$212,300$338,100
  96.8%98.5%100.0%
  70.086.2100.0
  85.385.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Great place to live. You can get from any point A to point B in 10 minutes. Easy to get spoiled with the  More

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Over 11 years ago

For a relatively small area (city permanent population of 37,000, swelling to 100,000 during the workweek when the university is in session), Cape Girardeau has multiple  More

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Over 15 years ago

It's a good mid sized  More

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