Median Home PriceBETTER
$236,877.16
Median RentBETTER
$908.42/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.7
Property Tax RateTIE
0.97%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+3.9%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+19.7%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$128,119
Median Home Price
$318,842.68
Median Rent
$1,339.41/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
19.8
Property Tax RateTIE
0.97%
Price Change (1Y)
+3.4%
Price Change (5Y)
+16.9%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$156,340
Key Differences
Home Prices
Cape Girardeau's median home price of $236,877.16 is lower than Columbia's $318,842.68 by 26%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Cape Girardeau costs $908.42/mo compared to $1,339.41/mo in Columbia—a difference of $430.99/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.