HEAD TO HEAD
Cape Girardeau vs Decatur
Cape Girardeau leads Decatur on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Cape Girardeau, MO
wins 3 of 5 factors
Decatur, AL
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Cape Girardeau | Decatur |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 92 | 92 |
| Affordable to rent | 95 ◆ | 90 |
| Climate comfort | 68 ◆ | 52 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 50 ◆ | 45 |
| Big-city amenities | 2 | 33 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Cape Girardeau | Decatur |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $232K | $233K |
| Typical rent | $972/mo | $1,116/mo |
| Average temperature | 13.8°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.25 kWh/m²/day | 4.07 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #405 | #276 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.