Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Eureka, California


The cost of living in Eureka, California is 40.8% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,396 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
414% more expensive in Eureka
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Eureka, CA
Compared to Alton, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% higher
      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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  342.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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