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


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 39.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,381 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Tacoma, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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