St. Louis, Missouri vs. Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 16.9% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $66,457 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher