Santa Monica, California vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 73.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $13,185 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. East_St._Louis, IL
Compared to Santa_Monica, East_St._Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.6% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower