Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Alton, Illinois


The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 6.9% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,854 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Alton
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Alton, IL
Compared to Des Moines, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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