Cost of Living Calculator - Murfreesboro, Tennessee vs East St. Louis, Illinois


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 28.9% cheaper than Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,296 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Murfreesboro, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Murfreesboro, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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