| | Benton, IL | Marion, IL | United States |
| Overall | 72.1 | 77.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.7 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Health | 128.8 | 129.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 27.2 | 41.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $90,900 | $137,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,500.0% | 9,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 70.0 | 80.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 88.0 | 115.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Benton 
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Benton is a small rural town. for the most part it is friendly, morally sound and crime and housing cost are low. Alot of people who live here are retired. The More
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Reviews for Marion 2 Reviews
I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding. More
marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion More
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