Alton, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 46.5% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $131,869 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Chicago
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Alton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
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  Personal
  6.1% higher
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