South Bend, Indiana vs. East Alton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Alton, Illinois is 3.6% cheaper than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $109,896 in East Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Alton, Illinois is cheaper than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in East Alton
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. East Alton, IL
Compared to South Bend, East Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher