Lexington, Kentucky vs. Granite City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Granite City, Illinois is 18.6% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $61,077 in Granite City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Granite City, Illinois is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Granite City
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Granite City, IL
Compared to Lexington, Granite City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher