2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Normal, IL vs El Dorado Springs, MO

Change Cities
Highlights
Is it cheaper to live in El Dorado Springs or is it cheaper to live in Normal?
- El Dorado Springs is 7.6% less expensive than Normal.

Which city has more affordable housing, El Dorado Springs or Normal?
- El Dorado Springs housing costs are 43.5% less expensive than Normal housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Normal or is Health Care more affordable in El Dorado Springs.
- Health related expenses are 6.1% less in El Dorado Springs.
 Normal, ILEl Dorado Springs, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.9100
 Food & Groceries96.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.3100
 Housing60.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$134,900$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock76.5100
 Miscellaneous137.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
DID YOU KNOW?

In order to keep your same standard of living your salary can vary greatly - whether you buy or rent, require child care, or want to include taxes. This is why we are now offering a Premium Salary & Cost of Living Calculator.

Our Premium Calculator Includes:
- Compare Cities cost of living across 9 different categories
- Personal salary calculations can optionally include Home ownership or rental, Child care, and Taxes (with details on state and local sales, income, property and automobile taxes)
- Includes the cost of Child Care for toddlers or infants, at a day care center or home care
- Grocery prices, detailed for 29 staple items in six categories
- Difference in cost of Utilities, including electric, gas and fuel oil
- Health Care Premiums and hospital expenses for major surgeries
- Taxes, Fees and Expenses you should know about, such as local car insurance rates, automobile taxes and registration, commuting costs.
- and 100s of other items you should consider before you relocate

Upgrade to Premium | See Example

Reviews for Normal    5 Reviews

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

   |    Reply

With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Normal

Reviews for El Dorado Springs    2 Reviews

Unfortunately, I made a big mistake moving here 3 yrs. ago. The town's homes and infrastructure are neglected. Lack of code enforcement, squatters living in  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Climate is warm and near drought. This year has been plesantly  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of El Dorado Springs


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.