Pekin, Illinois vs. Granite City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Granite City, Illinois is 2.3% cheaper than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,873 in Granite City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Granite City, Illinois is cheaper than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Granite City
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Granite City, IL
Compared to Pekin, Granite City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher