Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Chester, Illinois


The cost of living in Chester, Illinois is 0.7% cheaper than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,659 in Chester, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Illinois is cheaper than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Chester
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Chester, IL
Compared to Alton, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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