Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Atchison, Kansas


The cost of living in Atchison, Kansas is 2.7% cheaper than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,636 in Atchison, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atchison, Kansas is cheaper than Alton, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Atchison
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Atchison, KS
Compared to Alton, Atchison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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