What is a pro or con of living in Wood River, Illinoiscompared to Alton, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Wood River.

What salary do I need to live in Wood River, Illinois copmared to Alton, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Alton, Illinois should increase to $75,409 in Wood River, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALTON vs. WOOD RIVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Alton, Illinois vs. Wood River, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wood River, Illinois is 0.5% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,409 in Wood River, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wood River, Illinois is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Wood River
than in Alton, Illinois

Alton, IL vs. Wood River, IL

Compared to Alton, Wood River is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

3.2% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Alton, Illinois vs. Wood River, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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