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Cost & Benefits

Cape Girardeau vs Jonesboro

Simple answer

You'd likely save $188 a month in Jonesboro.

Typical rent is $876 in Cape Girardeau and $688 in Jonesboro. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Cape Girardeau

Missouri

Typical rent
$876
Typical pay
$55,658 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,012
Price index
86.1 (metro)

Jonesboro

Illinois

Typical rent
$688
Typical pay
$58,500 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$930
Price index
100.0 (state)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.