Alton, Illinois vs. Glen Carbon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Carbon, Illinois is 27.4% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,712 in Glen Carbon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Carbon, Illinois is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Glen Carbon
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Glen Carbon, IL
Compared to Alton, Glen Carbon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher