East St. Louis, Illinois vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 25.1% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,552 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in Louisville
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East St. Louis, IL vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to East St. Louis, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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