Cost of Living in East St. Louis, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
59.0
100 = national avg
-41.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$25,958
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$61,355
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing52.5
Food73.7
Transportation47.4
Healthcare79.0
Utilities74.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$995
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,218
per month
The overall cost of living index in East St. Louis is 59.0, which is 41.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 52.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $25,958 per year to cover basic expenses.