Median Home Price
$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 Difference
$128,119
Median Home PriceBETTER
$175,440.91
Median Rent
$1,284.48/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
11.4
Property Tax RateTIE
0.97%
Price Change (1Y)
+0.9%
Price Change (5Y)
+4.5%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$37,880
Key Differences
Home Prices
Cape Girardeau's median home price of $236,877.16 is higher than St. Louis's $175,440.91 by 35%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Cape Girardeau costs $908.42/mo compared to $1,284.48/mo in St. Louis—a difference of $376.06/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.