2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Bridgeton, MO vs Taylorville, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Taylorville or is it cheaper to live in Bridgeton?
- Taylorville is 21.7% less expensive than Bridgeton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Taylorville or Bridgeton?
- Taylorville housing costs are 65.9% less expensive than Bridgeton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bridgeton or is Health Care more affordable in Taylorville.
- Health related expenses are 16.6% more in Taylorville.
 Bridgeton, MOTaylorville, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock72.9100
 Food & Groceries97.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock111.6100
 Housing76.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$97,900$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock74.3100
 Miscellaneous110.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bridgeton    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Great small town, close to St. Louis. Many things to do and see, all within 50  More

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Reviews for Taylorville    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

ready for some sunny weather and southern  More

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Over 14 years ago

I personally do not care for the school system here, I have lived in many places and have never known a public school where you pay to go to it. Also in the schools I  More

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