Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Mesa, Arizona


The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 47.9% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,943 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
435% more expensive in Mesa
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Mesa, AZ
Compared to Alton, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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