Alton, Illinois vs. Granite City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Granite City, Illinois is 0.5% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,273 in Granite City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Granite City, Illinois is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Granite City
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Granite City, IL
Compared to Alton, Granite City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher