Troy, Missouri vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 13.6% cheaper than Troy, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,199 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Troy, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Effingham
than in Troy, Missouri
Troy, MO vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Troy, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher