Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 38.5% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,236 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Alton, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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