Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Alton, Illinois


The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 37.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,594 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Alton
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Alton, IL
Compared to Tacoma, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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