Buffalo, New York vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 19.0% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,508 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Buffalo, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher