Lake Elsinore, California vs. East Alton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Alton, Illinois is 46.7% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $26,659 in East Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in East Alton
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. East Alton, IL
Compared to Lake Elsinore, East Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower