Cost of Living Calculator - Mobile, Alabama vs East St. Louis, Illinois


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 13.5% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,867 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Mobile, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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