Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 5.3% cheaper than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,326 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Charleston
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Charleston, IL
Compared to Altoona, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower