Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs East Alton, Illinois


The cost of living in East Alton, Illinois is 18.5% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $40,755 in East Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% cheaper in East Alton
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs East Alton, IL
Compared to Detroit, East Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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