Rockford, Illinois vs. East St. Louis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 5.4% cheaper than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,296 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Rockford, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher