What is a pro or con of living in Benton, Kentuckycompared to Carterville, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 8% cheaper in Benton.

What salary do I need to live in Benton, Kentucky copmared to Carterville, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Carterville, Illinois could decrease to $48,561 in Benton, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARTERVILLE vs. BENTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Carterville, Illinois vs. Benton, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Kentucky is 2.9% cheaper than Carterville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,561 in Benton, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Carterville, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Benton, Kentucky is cheaper than Carterville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Benton
than in Carterville, Illinois

Carterville, IL vs. Benton, KY

Compared to Carterville, Benton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

1.5% lower

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Carterville, Illinois vs. Benton, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carterville, IL vs. Benton, KY

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