Cape Girardeau Metro Area, MO Cost of Living


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Cape Girardeau cost of living score
82.7
Less expensive
17.3% lower
than the US average
3.4% lower
than the Missouri average
Cape Girardeau Misso Metro Area, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.3% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% higher than the average for Missouri.

Cape Girardeau Metro Area, MO

Housing costs in Cape Girardeau?
A typical home costs $182,700, which is 46.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.9% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cape Girardeau costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.2% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Cape Girardeau?
To live comfortably in Cape Girardeau Misso Metro Area, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cape Girardeau?
Cape Girardeau, MO Metro Area has a median house value of $182,700 which is lower than the US average house value of $338,100. The cost of living in this area is 82.7 which is lower than the US average cost of living at 100. This indicates that living in Cape Girardeau may be more affordable for families looking to purchase housing and cover everyday costs like groceries and gasoline.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCape GirardeauMissouriUnited States
  82.785.6100.0
  94.194.9100
  120.8104.3100.0
  57.566.5100.0
  $182,700$212,300$338,100
  97.6%98.5%100.0%
  79.486.2100.0
  83.485.6100.0

   100=National Average

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