Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 45.7% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,162 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Edwardsville
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to Arlington, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower