Elm Grove, Wisconsin vs. Alton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 40.0% cheaper than Elm Grove, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $29,992 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elm Grove, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Elm Grove, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Alton
than in Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Elm Grove, WI vs. Alton, IL
Compared to Elm Grove, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower