Alton, IN Cost of Living


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United States / Indiana / No Metro Area / Crawford County / Alton / Zip Codes

Alton cost of living score
74.3
Less expensive
25.7% lower
than the US average
11.2% lower
than the Indiana average
Alton, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.7% lower than the U.S. average and 11.2% higher than the average for Indiana.

Alton, IN

Housing costs in Alton?
A typical home costs $109,700, which is 67.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.5% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alton costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.5% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Alton?
To live comfortably in Alton, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alton?
Alton, IN is an affordable place to live with a cost of living that is significantly lower than the national average. Housing costs tend to be the most expensive part of living in Alton; however, they are still very affordable compared to other places. The median home value for Alton is $94,800 which is much lower than the national average of $181,400. Additionally, groceries and utilities tend to be less expensive in Alton than in many other places. Overall, Alton offers its residents a great quality of life at a price that is easy on the wallet.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAltonIndianaUnited States
  74.383.7100.0
  91.492.9100
  86.894.4100.0
  16.863.8100.0
  $109,700$221,600$338,100
  98.5%97.2%100.0%
  88.885.4100.0
  67.8102.0100.0

   100=National Average

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