Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Paola, Kansas


The cost of living in Paola, Kansas is 27.7% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,295 in Paola, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paola, Kansas is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Paola
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Paola, KS
Compared to Alton, Paola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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