East Cape Girardeau, IL vs Odell, IL

East Cape Girardeau is moderately more affordable than Odell, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. East Cape Girardeau scores 64 compared to 74 for Odell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Odell 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 $993/month in Odell — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Cape Girardeau is more affordable at $57,500 median vs $130,400.

Median household income in East Cape Girardeau is $42,188 compared to $77,212 in Odell (-45.4%). While Odell 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 15.4% in Odell.