Retire City Finder
United StatesFit 71

Cape Girardeau, Missouri retirement guide

Missouri

Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Cape Girardeau: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,97244
Healthcare
Poor49
Safety
4 / 5 · Very Good91
Climate
3.8 / 5 · Very Good55
Cape Girardeau downtown facing the City Hall building

Is Cape Girardeau a good place to retire?

Cape Girardeau can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.6 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,942

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$3,003

View budget breakdown
Housing
$1,558
Utilities
$94
Food
$524
Transportation
$827

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,331

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$736

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

3

Primary Care Access

city

Poor

Pharmacy Convenience

estimated

Poor

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit2.8 / 5 · Good

Safety

estimated

1.1 / 5 · Very Poor

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Elevated Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

High Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.3 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

2 / 5 · Moderate

Age 50+

city

34.1% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation