Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Spencer, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spencer, Iowa is 17.8% cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $170,052 in Spencer, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spencer, Iowa is cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Spencer
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Spencer, IA
Compared to Edwardsville, Spencer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower