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Cost of living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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Cost & Budget

Comfortable Living

$3,942

Cost of Living for Couple

$4,331

Minimum Needed

$3,003

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

Typical 1BR Rent

$736

Utilities

$94

Groceries

$524/mo · 3 grocery POIs

Daily Expenses

Dining Out

$233/mo

Transportation

$827

Need for a Car

Car needed

Property Taxes

Poor

Overall Feel

Poor

How to use this tab

Use the budget value as a planning signal for everyday spending, not as a quote for a specific household. It is most useful when compared with healthcare, safety, and climate on the same page.

What to verify

Housing mix, exchange rates, healthcare needs, car ownership, and travel style can move a real monthly budget materially.