Edwardsville, IL Cost of Living


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Edwardsville cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
12.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Edwardsville, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 12.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Edwardsville, IL

Housing costs in Edwardsville?
A typical home costs $264,200, which is 21.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.3% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Edwardsville costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Edwardsville?
To live comfortably in Edwardsville, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Edwardsville?
Edwardsville, IL is known for having a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities in the US. According to Sperling’s Best Places, the cost of living in Edwardsville is 18% lower than the national average and 11% lower than the Illinois state average. Housing costs are much more affordable than the national average, with an estimated median price of $159,400 for a single-family home. Residents can also benefit from low gas prices and moderate public transportation rates. The city also offers a variety of job opportunities that provide competitive salaries and wages which further contribute to its favorable cost of living index.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEdwardsvilleIllinoisUnited States
  82.593.7100.0
  98.494100
  94.496.9100.0
  84.780.2100.0
  $264,200$241,700$338,100
  95.7%97.7%100.0%
  93.0106.2100.0
  133.6107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Edwardsville is a great town that is growing rapidly. The school district is one of the best in the area, it is the home of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Lovely little town with over 75 miles of gorgeous, well maintained, wooded bike trails. Recreational biker's dream  More

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