East St. Louis, Illinois vs. Cale, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cale, Arkansas is 2.8% cheaper than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,908 in Cale, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cale, Arkansas is cheaper than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
64% cheaper in Cale
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East St. Louis, IL vs. Cale, AR
Compared to East St. Louis, Cale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower