Chillicothe, IL vs East St. Louis, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. East St. Louis is 18.3% cheaper than Chillicothe. With a cost index of 56 vs 66, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from East St. Louis to Chillicothe should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chillicothe is $798/month compared to $597/month in East St. Louis — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East St. Louis is more affordable at $52,700 median vs $128,500.

Median household income in Chillicothe is $62,108 compared to $30,992 in East St. Louis (+100.4%). While Chillicothe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chillicothe spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in East St. Louis.