Alton, Illinois vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 36.4% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,213 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
325% more expensive in United States
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Alton, IL
Compared to Alton, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower