Alton, Illinois vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 10.5% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,879 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Petal
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Alton, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
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  Personal
  9.4% lower
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