Cost of Living Calculator - Birch Bay, Washington vs Alton, Illinois


The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 33.9% cheaper than Birch Bay, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,572 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birch Bay, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Birch Bay, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Alton
than in Birch Bay, Washington
Birch Bay, WA vs Alton, IL
Compared to Birch Bay, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.5% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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