Alton, Missouri vs. Pontiac, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Illinois is 2.3% cheaper than Alton, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $48,853 in Pontiac, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Illinois is cheaper than Alton, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Alton, Missouri
Alton, MO vs. Pontiac, IL
Compared to Alton, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% lower
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher