Alton, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 12.8% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,412 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Alton, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower