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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Cape Girardeau, MO — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from St. Louis, MO area

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You'd spend $864/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $160.4K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 11.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$864
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$10.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Cape Girardeau, MO

Population:41K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$235K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:112
Median Home:$512K

Cape Girardeau, MO

The Show-Me State

41K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, this city has a population of 41K residents.

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Research Triangle
  • •State capital
  • •Major university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Cape Girardeau, MO vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 46.6%
Cape Girardeau, MO
$1,684
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$785
more
📦Other
↑ 6.3%
Cape Girardeau, MO
$1,607
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$101
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 14.1%
Cape Girardeau, MO
$527
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$74.42
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 5.6%
Cape Girardeau, MO
$1,215
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$68.61
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 2.1%
Cape Girardeau, MO
$535
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$11.00
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.1%
Cape Girardeau, MO
$949
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$10.11
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$663
To$1,570
↑ $907
1 Bed
From$697
To$1,640
↑ $943
2 Bed
From$858
To$1,800
↑ $942
3 Bed
From$1,190
To$2,255
↑ $1,065
Cape Girardeau, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $820–$820/mo

Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400–$1,880/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,517
Monthly in Cape Girardeau, MO
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,050
Difference

Home Values

Cape Girardeau
Raleigh
$235K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +4.3%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +31.3%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$235K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 118% more expensive than Cape Girardeau

Calculate payment - Cape GirardeauCalculate payment - Raleigh

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $804
Per year
Monthly Difference
$67.00
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.5%
Rate difference

Cape Girardeau, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

Raleigh, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Cape Girardeau, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Cape Girardeau
Raleigh
54 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
38%
Good Air Days
61.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Missouri and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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