Aitkin, Minnesota vs. Alton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 4.7% more expensive than Aitkin, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,357 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Aitkin, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is more expensive than Aitkin, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
114% more expensive in Alton
than in Aitkin, Minnesota
Aitkin, MN vs. Alton, IL
Compared to Aitkin, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher