East Cape Girardeau, IL Cost of Living


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East Cape Girardeau cost of living score
74.4
Less expensive
25.6% lower
than the US average
20.6% lower
than the Illinois average
East Cape Girardeau, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.6% lower than the U.S. average and 20.6% higher than the average for Illinois.

East Cape Girardeau, IL

Housing costs in East Cape Girardeau?
A typical home costs $68,300, which is 79.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 71.7% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in East Cape Girardeau costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford East Cape Girardeau?
To live comfortably in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $12,960 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about East Cape Girardeau?
The cost of living in East Cape Girardeau, IL is generally quite affordable. The median home value is around $71,300, which provides an affordable option for many looking to purchase a property. The overall cost of living index is about 85.8, which is approximately 15% lower than the national average. Furthermore, utilities are quite affordable as well, with average electric bills coming in at only $99 per month. With low housing and utility costs, East Cape Girardeau offers plenty of opportunity for those who are looking to live comfortably on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEast Cape GirardeauIllinoisUnited States
  74.493.7100.0
  90.694100
  129.396.9100.0
  24.280.2100.0
  $68,300$241,700$338,100
  100.0%97.7%100.0%
  91.4106.2100.0
  96.0107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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