Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 15.3% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,326 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher