Brookfield, Illinois vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 3.9% cheaper than Brookfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,470 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Brookfield, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in Brookfield, Illinois
Brookfield, IL vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Brookfield, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower