Chicago Heights, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 6.6% cheaper than Chicago Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,723 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Chicago Heights, Illinois
Chicago Heights, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Chicago Heights, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower