Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, New York vs Alton, Illinois


The cost of living in Alton, Illinois is 4.1% cheaper than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,971 in Alton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Illinois is cheaper than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Alton
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs Alton, IL
Compared to Watertown, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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