St. Louis, Missouri vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 13.3% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,349 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St._Louis, MO vs. East_St._Louis, IL
Compared to St._Louis, East_St._Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher