East St. Louis, IL Cost of Living


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East St. Louis cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
13.8% lower
than the Illinois average
East St. Louis, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 13.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

East St. Louis, IL

Housing costs in East St. Louis?
A typical home costs $56,800, which is 83.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 76.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in East St. Louis costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 37.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford East St. Louis?
To live comfortably in East St. Louis, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $10,800 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about East St. Louis?
The cost of living in East St. Louis, IL is generally lower than the national average. The median home value is $50,000, with the median rent being around $800 per month. Utilities are also relatively inexpensive, on average about $100 per month for electricity, water, and garbage collection services. Groceries and other basic items can be found at very affordable prices at local stores and farmers markets. All in all, living in East St. Louis is an incredibly budget-friendly option for those looking to save money while still having access to a variety of goods and services.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEast St. LouisIllinoisUnited States
  80.893.7100.0
  90.594100
  95.396.9100.0
  12.480.2100.0
  $56,800$241,700$338,100
  92.2%97.7%100.0%
  101.8106.2100.0
  131.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

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Over 6 years ago

East St louis is paradise on earth. vibrant night life and great  More

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Over 16 years ago

East st louis has a very depressed economy, virtually no employment, poor housing with a significant high property tax rate, virtually no employment opportunities,  More

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