Affordable housing, utility rates, and low personal income taxes allow Southern Illinois to maintain a low cost of living compared to other US communities.
With 19 hospitals, including 6 that offer advanced services, a regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and a state of the art cancer center, Southern Illinois’ healthcare system rivals that of many major metropolitan areas.
Whether it’s taking a tour of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, boating on one of the areas lakes, or enjoying an outstanding restaurant, there is no shortage of things to do in Southern Illinois.