Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 12.3% cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,826 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Council Bluffs, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher