Cost of Living Calculator - Irvine, California vs Alton, Illinois


The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 59.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $30,356 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Alton
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs Alton, IL
Compared to Irvine, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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