Franklin, North Carolina vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 16.4% cheaper than Franklin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,675 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Franklin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin, NC vs. East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Franklin, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher