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


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 44.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,557 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Austin, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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