Cost of Living Calculator - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs Alton, Illinois


The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 20.2% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,823 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Alton
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs Alton, IL
Compared to Pittsburgh, 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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