Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Alton, Illinois


The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 32.4% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $50,719 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Alton
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Alton, IL
Compared to Mesa, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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