Cost of Living in Cape Girardeau County, MO
What does it cost to live in Cape Girardeau County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.
Median Income
$65,070
Median Rent
$854/mo
Median Home
$194,200
Affordability
468
Housing Cost Breakdown
Owning (20% down, 6.5%)
Renting
Living in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Cape Girardeau County has a median household income of $65,070 with housing costs that represent 21.4% of income for owners and 15.7% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.
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