Cost of Living Calculator - West Monroe, Louisiana vs East St. Louis, Illinois


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 16.7% cheaper than West Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,462 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than West Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in West Monroe, Louisiana
West Monroe, LA vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to West Monroe, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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