Ballwin, Missouri vs. Centralia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Centralia, Illinois is 30.8% cheaper than Ballwin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $34,597 in Centralia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballwin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Illinois is cheaper than Ballwin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Centralia
than in Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin, MO vs. Centralia, IL
Compared to Ballwin, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower