East St. Louis, Illinois vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 27.3% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,668 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Baltimore
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East St. Louis, IL vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to East St. Louis, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower