Festus, Missouri vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 3.2% more expensive than Festus, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $51,609 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Festus, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is more expensive than Festus, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Edwardsville
than in Festus, Missouri
Festus, MO vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to Festus, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower