Boone, Iowa vs. Alton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 3.2% cheaper than Boone, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $24,207 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Boone, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Alton
than in Boone, Iowa
Boone, IA vs. Alton, IL
Compared to Boone, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher