Norfolk, Virginia vs. Alton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 20.2% cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,924 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Alton
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Alton, IL
Compared to Norfolk, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower