Independence, Missouri vs. Granite City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Granite City, Illinois is 13.8% cheaper than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,099 in Granite City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Granite City, Illinois is cheaper than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Granite City
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. Granite City, IL
Compared to Independence, Granite City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower