St. Louis, Missouri vs. Lake Bluff, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Bluff, Illinois is 45.6% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $72,793 in Lake Bluff, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Bluff, Illinois is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in Lake Bluff
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Lake Bluff, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Lake Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher