Palm Bay, Florida vs. East Alton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Alton, Illinois is 20.0% cheaper than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $55,985 in East Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in East Alton
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. East Alton, IL
Compared to Palm Bay, East Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher