East Cape Girardeau, IL vs Flanagan, IL

East Cape Girardeau is moderately more affordable than Flanagan, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. East Cape Girardeau scores 64 compared to 68 for Flanagan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Flanagan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Cape Girardeau is $953/month compared to $839/month in Flanagan — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Flanagan has cheaper rent, East Cape Girardeau actually has lower median home values ($57,500 vs $103,900).

Median household income in East Cape Girardeau is $42,188 compared to $75,104 in Flanagan (-43.8%). While Flanagan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Cape Girardeau spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Flanagan.