Texarkana, Texas vs. Alton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 6.0% cheaper than Texarkana, Texas.

You would need a salary of $26,313 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Texarkana, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Alton
than in Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana, TX vs. Alton, IL
Compared to Texarkana, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower