Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs East St. Louis, Illinois


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 24.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,079 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Houston, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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