Oakland, California vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 59.4% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $20,312 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Oakland, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower