What is a pro or con of living in East St. Louis, Illinoiscompared to Madison, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 83% cheaper in East St. Louis.

What salary do I need to live in East St. Louis, Illinois copmared to Madison, Wisconsin?

A salary of $75,001 in Madison, Wisconsin could decrease to $53,033 in East St. Louis, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON vs. EAST ST. LOUIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, Wisconsin vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 29.3% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $53,033 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, WI vs. East St. Louis, IL

Compared to Madison, East St. Louis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% lower

Commute

18.6% higher

Health

2.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Madison, Wisconsin vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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