Wood River, Illinois vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 26.2% more expensive than Wood River, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,094 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wood River, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is more expensive than Wood River, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Edwardsville
than in Wood River, Illinois
Wood River, IL vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to Wood River, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower