Mount Vernon, Illinois vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 4.4% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,183 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in East St. Louis
than in Mount Vernon, Illinois
Mount Vernon, IL vs. East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Mount Vernon, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  64.7% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher