Swansea, Illinois vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 6.3% more expensive than Swansea, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,143 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansea, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is more expensive than Swansea, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Edwardsville
than in Swansea, Illinois
Swansea, IL vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to Swansea, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower