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


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 4.9% cheaper than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,546 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Springfield, 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 Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Springfield, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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