8 openings from $2,299–$2,847/week in Alton, IL — Med-Surg - Tele, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
8 openings from $2,299–$2,847/week right now.
Prices in St. Louis, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 5% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95.1 | 5% lower |
| Housing | 79.0 | 21% lower |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 30% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 100.0 | at the national average |
| Services | 98.6 | 1% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $910 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,120 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,450 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $988 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Alton is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Alton is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Illinois license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.
1 hospital in Alton is hiring travel nurses, 8 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.