St. Albans, West Virginia vs. Alton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 8.4% cheaper than St. Albans, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,300 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Albans, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than St. Albans, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Alton
than in St. Albans, West Virginia
St. Albans, WV vs. Alton, IL
Compared to St. Albans, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher