Cost of Living Calculator - Abilene, Texas vs East St. Louis, Illinois


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 9.6% cheaper than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,813 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Abilene, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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