Cost of Living Calculator - Metropolis, Illinois vs Preston, Idaho


The cost of living in Preston, Idaho is 35.5% more expensive than Metropolis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $230,417 in Preston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Metropolis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Preston, Idaho is more expensive than Metropolis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in Preston
than in Metropolis, Illinois
Metropolis, IL vs Preston, ID
Compared to Metropolis, Preston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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