Alton, MO Cost of Living


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United States / Missouri / No Metro Area / Oregon County / Alton / Zip Codes

Alton cost of living score
75.4
Less expensive
24.6% lower
than the US average
11.9% lower
than the Missouri average
Alton, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average and 11.9% higher than the average for Missouri.

Alton, MO

Housing costs in Alton?
A typical home costs $135,700, which is 59.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.1% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alton costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.7% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Alton?
To live comfortably in Alton, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $25,920 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alton?
Alton, MO has a relatively low cost of living compared to other towns in the region. The median home value is around $48,000 and the median household income is around $35,000. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages about $400 monthly. Utilities are also quite affordable in Alton, with households paying an average of $155 per month for basic services such as electricity, water and sewer. Groceries are also quite reasonably priced here, with residents spending an average of about $338 per month on food items. Overall, Alton offers a very affordable lifestyle that makes it an attractive place to live for people who want to save money while still enjoying all the amenities of a small town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAltonMissouriUnited States
  75.485.6100.0
  90.594.9100
  114.7104.3100.0
  39.966.5100.0
  $135,700$212,300$338,100
  95.1%98.5%100.0%
  72.686.2100.0
  67.085.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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If your looking for Mayberry this is it, simple lifestyle, people wave at you when passing in traffice. Good family values, quiet,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Now living here and hope it never loses it quaint appeal. reminds us of the USA in the 1950's. Best move we have ever made in our lives. We are trying to sell our home  More

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Over 18 years ago

To find Alton you have to get lost. It is the nicest town we have ever visited. Low crime 1-2's, great water 100, great air quality 75. Low low low cost of living.  More

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