Altamont, Illinois vs. Murphysboro, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphysboro, Illinois is 2.8% cheaper than Altamont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,618 in Murphysboro, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Altamont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphysboro, Illinois is cheaper than Altamont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Murphysboro
than in Altamont, Illinois
Altamont, IL vs. Murphysboro, IL
Compared to Altamont, Murphysboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% lower
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower