Cost of Living Calculator - Bessemer, Alabama vs East St. Louis, Illinois


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 4.9% cheaper than Bessemer, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $71,320 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bessemer, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Bessemer, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Bessemer, Alabama
Bessemer, AL vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Bessemer, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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