Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 30.3% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,715 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Houston
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Houston, TX
Compared to Alton, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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