Laredo, Texas vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 12.6% cheaper than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,720 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Laredo, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher