Cape Girardeau, MO vs Washington, MO

Cape Girardeau is moderately more affordable than Washington, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Cape Girardeau scores 71 compared to 77 for Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cape Girardeau is $855/month compared to $846/month in Washington — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Washington has cheaper rent, Cape Girardeau actually has lower median home values ($186,100 vs $217,500).

Median household income in Cape Girardeau is $54,870 compared to $78,510 in Washington (-30.1%). While Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cape Girardeau spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Washington.