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500

Miles of Trails

Annual Festivals

Wineries

Public Lakes

State Parks

ACRES OF SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST

289,000

Where Life Feels Right

Imagine a place where rolling hills, serene lakes, wide open trails, and award-winning wineries are paired with homegrown hospitality and a cost of living well below the national and state average - allowing residents and companies to stretch a dollar further. Smart for business and incredible for living - that’s Southern Illinois.

Live well. spend less.

$160,000

Southern Illinois

$260,000

St. Louis

Median Cost of Housing

Southern Illinois

St. Louis

Median Cost of Living (100 = US Average)

$160,000

Southern Illinois

$475,000

Nashville

Median Cost of Housing

Southern Illinois

105

Nashville

Median Cost of Living (100 = US Average)

$160,000

Southern Illinois

$402,000

Chicago

Median Cost of Housing

Southern Illinois

114

Chicago

Median Cost of Living (100 = US Average)

$160,000

Southern Illinois

$297,000

Columbus

Median Cost of Housing

Southern Illinois

Columbus

Median Cost of Living (100 = US Average)

$160,000

Southern Illinois

$215,000

Memphis

Median Cost of Housing

Southern Illinois

Memphis

Median Cost of Living (100 = US Average)

$160,000

Southern Illinois

$250,000

Indianapolis

Median Cost of Housing

Southern Illinois

Indianapolis

Median Cost of Living (100 = US Average)

$160,000

Southern Illinois

$275,000

Louisville

Median Cost of Housing

Southern Illinois

Louisville

Median Cost of Living (100 = US Average)

Advanced Healthcare

Southern Illinois delivers comprehensive healthcare with 19 hospitals, 40+ specialties, and partnerships with leading providers—including nearby St. Louis’ BJC HealthCare and Washington University—for advanced, research-based care. High-quality access close to home - that’s Southern Illinois.

World Class Education

One of only 21 institutions ranked as both Carnegie-classified Research 1 and an Opportunity College, Southern Illinois University Carbondale anchors a world-class, affordable education system along with the region's five community colleges, numerous trade programs, and strong K-12 schools, all aligned with employer needs. Where opportunity, innovation, and talent collide - that’s Southern Illinois.