Baltimore, Maryland vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 21.5% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $39,266 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Baltimore, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher