Alton, Illinois vs. Glendale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glendale, California is 162.9% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $131,446 in Glendale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glendale, California is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1216% more expensive in Glendale
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Glendale, CA
Compared to Alton, Glendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.9% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,328.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  74.7% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher