1 facility hiring travelers, 2 openings. A two-bedroom in Cape Girardeau runs about $990 a month at HUD fair market rent, 21% under Saint Louis's.
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 2 | $2,436 – $3,223 | $2,829 | 282 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
Against the national average, Cape Girardeau, MO-IL runs housing 44% below, utilities 14% below, services 7% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14% below |
| Housing | 44% below |
| Utilities | 14% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 7% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Cape Girardeau is $990 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $800.
Missouri taxes wage income.
Against Saint Louis, a two-bedroom here runs 21% lower ($990 against $1,260).