Effingham, Illinois vs. St. Charles, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Missouri is 16.0% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,797 in St. Charles, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Missouri is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in St. Charles
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. St. Charles, MO
Compared to Effingham, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher