Alton, Illinois vs. Hillside, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillside, New Jersey is 62.9% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,157 in Hillside, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillside, New Jersey is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
417% more expensive in Hillside
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Hillside, NJ
Compared to Alton, Hillside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  55.8% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher