Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.5% more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,805 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Chicago
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Edwardsville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher