What is a pro or con of living in East St. Louis, Illinoiscompared to Brookings, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 77% cheaper in East St. Louis.

What salary do I need to live in East St. Louis, Illinois copmared to Brookings, South Dakota?

A salary of $75,000 in Brookings, South Dakota could decrease to $64,018 in East St. Louis, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BROOKINGS vs. EAST ST. LOUIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Brookings, South Dakota vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 14.6% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $64,018 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings, SD vs. East St. Louis, IL

Compared to Brookings, East St. Louis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% higher

Commute

69.7% higher

Health

18.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Brookings, South Dakota vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

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