Charleston, Illinois vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 31.4% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,678 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Edwardsville
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to Charleston, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% higher
      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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher