St. Louis, Missouri vs. Alton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 11.4% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $53,180 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Alton
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Alton, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher