Alton, Illinois vs. West Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Haven, Connecticut is 46.4% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,192 in West Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in West Haven
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. West Haven, CT
Compared to Alton, West Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher