Effingham, Illinois vs. Calvert City, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calvert City, Kentucky is 3.0% cheaper than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $29,093 in Calvert City, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calvert City, Kentucky is cheaper than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Calvert City
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Calvert City, KY
Compared to Effingham, Calvert City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower