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Sikeston has a fairly low cost of living compared to other communities. In 2008, it was estimated at 80.4, compared to a national average of 100.
 
Sikeston has a fairly low cost of living compared to other communities. In 2008, it was estimated at 80.4, compared to a national average of 100.
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==Attractions==
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The most popular community event in Sikeston is the Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, first held in 1953. Usually taking place the second week in August and lasting Wednesday through Saturday, it features competitions by members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association as well as headline performances by country music artists. The rodeo frequently attracts 35-40,000 visitors each year.<ref>https://www.sikestonrodeo.com/p/about-us/whoweare</ref>
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Sikeston is widely known as the home of Lambert's Cafe, which opened in 1942 and now has multiple locations in Missouri and [[Alabama]]. It features Southern-themed homestyle cooking, and is famous for its "throwed rolls," in which servers toss hot rolls across the dining area to customers.<ref>https://throwedrolls.com/lamberts-cafe-i/</ref>
    
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